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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.93, 2,543.93 and 1,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.93, 2,543.93 and 1,114.64 is: 1,671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.93 : 2,543.93 = 1,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.93/2,543.93 = 1,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.93x = 2,543.93 × 1,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.93x = 2,835,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,559.78/1,695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.98

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