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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.23, 3,029.37 and 1,695.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.23, 3,029.37 and 1,695.51 is: 2,344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.23 : 3,029.37 = 1,695.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.23/3,029.37 = 1,695.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.23x = 3,029.37 × 1,695.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.23x = 5,136,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,327.13/2,191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.04

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