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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.34, 3,060.72 and 1,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.34, 3,060.72 and 1,695.88 is: 2,540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.34 : 3,060.72 = 1,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.34/3,060.72 = 1,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.34x = 3,060.72 × 1,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.34x = 5,190,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,613.83/2,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.26

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