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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.53, 2,339.71 and 949.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.53, 2,339.71 and 949.45 is: 1,310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.53 : 2,339.71 = 949.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.53/2,339.71 = 949.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.53x = 2,339.71 × 949.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.53x = 2,221,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,429.91/1,695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.17

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