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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.63, 2,541.42 and 964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.63, 2,541.42 and 964.20 is: 1,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.63 : 2,541.42 = 964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.63/2,541.42 = 964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.63x = 2,541.42 × 964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.63x = 2,450,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,437.16/1,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.15

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