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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.58, 2,338.61 and 1,459.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.58, 2,338.61 and 1,459.91 is: 2,013.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.58 : 2,338.61 = 1,459.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.58/2,338.61 = 1,459.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.58x = 2,338.61 × 1,459.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.58x = 3,414,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,158.67/1,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.57

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