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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.61, 2,339.71 and 949.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.61, 2,339.71 and 949.49 is: 1,310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.61 : 2,339.71 = 949.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.61/2,339.71 = 949.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.61x = 2,339.71 × 949.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.61x = 2,221,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,531.25/1,695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.17

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