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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.21, 2,544.62 and 1,424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.21, 2,544.62 and 1,424.26 is: 2,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.21 : 2,544.62 = 1,424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.21/2,544.62 = 1,424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.21x = 2,544.62 × 1,424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.21x = 3,624,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,200.48/1,695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.91

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