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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.15, 2,542.39 and 1,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.15, 2,542.39 and 1,070.26 is: 1,605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.15 : 2,542.39 = 1,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.15/2,542.39 = 1,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.15x = 2,542.39 × 1,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.15x = 2,721,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,023.59/1,695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.18

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