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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.72, 2,339.37 and 1,106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.72, 2,339.37 and 1,106.34 is: 1,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.72 : 2,339.37 = 1,106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.72/2,339.37 = 1,106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.72x = 2,339.37 × 1,106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.72x = 2,588,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,138.61/1,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.28

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