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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.71, 2,544.42 and 1,146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.71, 2,544.42 and 1,146.68 is: 1,720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.71 : 2,544.42 = 1,146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.71/2,544.42 = 1,146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.71x = 2,544.42 × 1,146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.71x = 2,917,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,617.07/1,695.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.59

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