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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.25, 3,593.97 and 1,695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.25, 3,593.97 and 1,695.41 is: 2,537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.25 : 3,593.97 = 1,695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.25/3,593.97 = 1,695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.25x = 3,593.97 × 1,695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.25x = 6,093,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093,238.08/2,401.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.53

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