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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.62, 3,059.61 and 1,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.62, 3,059.61 and 1,695.13 is: 2,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.62 : 3,059.61 = 1,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.62/3,059.61 = 1,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.62x = 3,059.61 × 1,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.62x = 5,186,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,186,436.70/2,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.11

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