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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.61, 2,917.05 and 1,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.61, 2,917.05 and 1,695.62 is: 2,337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.61 : 2,917.05 = 1,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.61/2,917.05 = 1,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.61x = 2,917.05 × 1,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.61x = 4,946,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,208.32/2,115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.96

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