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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.06, 2,859.84 and 1,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.06, 2,859.84 and 1,695.40 is: 2,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.06 : 2,859.84 = 1,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.06/2,859.84 = 1,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.06x = 2,859.84 × 1,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.06x = 4,848,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,572.74/2,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.72

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