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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,392.50, 3,301.65 and 1,695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,392.50, 3,301.65 and 1,695.09 is: 2,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,392.50 : 3,301.65 = 1,695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,392.50/3,301.65 = 1,695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,392.50x = 3,301.65 × 1,695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,392.50x = 5,596,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,593.90/2,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.22

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