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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.92, 2,873.60 and 1,695.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.92, 2,873.60 and 1,695.52 is: 2,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.92 : 2,873.60 = 1,695.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.92/2,873.60 = 1,695.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.92x = 2,873.60 × 1,695.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.92x = 4,872,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,246.27/2,085.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.78

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