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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.38, 3,092.42 and 1,695.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.38, 3,092.42 and 1,695.17 is: 2,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.38 : 3,092.42 = 1,695.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.38/3,092.42 = 1,695.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.38x = 3,092.42 × 1,695.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.38x = 5,242,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242,177.61/2,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.19

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