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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.96, 3,366.05 and 1,695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.96, 3,366.05 and 1,695.71 is: 2,339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.96 : 3,366.05 = 1,695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.96/3,366.05 = 1,695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.96x = 3,366.05 × 1,695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.96x = 5,707,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,819.34/2,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.31

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