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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.11, 2,339.37 and 1,031.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.11, 2,339.37 and 1,031.81 is: 1,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.11 : 2,339.37 = 1,031.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.11/2,339.37 = 1,031.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.11x = 2,339.37 × 1,031.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.11x = 2,413,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,773.66/1,695.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.97

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