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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.52, 2,337.96 and 1,276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.52, 2,337.96 and 1,276.48 is: 1,760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.52 : 2,337.96 = 1,276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.52/2,337.96 = 1,276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.52x = 2,337.96 × 1,276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.52x = 2,984,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,359.18/1,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.14

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