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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.64, 2,544.40 and 915.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.64, 2,544.40 and 915.62 is: 1,373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.64 : 2,544.40 = 915.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.64/2,544.40 = 915.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.64x = 2,544.40 × 915.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.64x = 2,329,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,701.24/1,695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.94

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