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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.60, 2,540.88 and 1,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.60, 2,540.88 and 1,109.52 is: 1,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.60 : 2,540.88 = 1,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.60/2,540.88 = 1,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.60x = 2,540.88 × 1,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.60x = 2,819,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,157.18/1,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.63

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