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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.72, 3,365.88 and 1,695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.72, 3,365.88 and 1,695.72 is: 2,337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.72 : 3,365.88 = 1,695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.72/3,365.88 = 1,695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.72x = 3,365.88 × 1,695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.72x = 5,707,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,590.03/2,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.53

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