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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.06, 3,648.50 and 1,695.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.06, 3,648.50 and 1,695.85 is: 2,545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.06 : 3,648.50 = 1,695.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.06/3,648.50 = 1,695.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.06x = 3,648.50 × 1,695.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.06x = 6,187,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,308.73/2,431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.11

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