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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,996.94, 2,995.41 and 698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,996.94, 2,995.41 and 698.11 is: 1,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,996.94 : 2,995.41 = 698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,996.94/2,995.41 = 698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,996.94x = 2,995.41 × 698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,996.94x = 2,091,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,120.80/1,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.16

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