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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.24, 2,999.70 and 1,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.24, 2,999.70 and 1,695.16 is: 2,535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.24 : 2,999.70 = 1,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.24/2,999.70 = 1,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.24x = 2,999.70 × 1,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.24x = 5,084,971.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084,971.45/2,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.84

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