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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.66, 3,367.35 and 1,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.66, 3,367.35 and 1,695.48 is: 2,337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.66 : 3,367.35 = 1,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.66/3,367.35 = 1,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.66x = 3,367.35 × 1,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.66x = 5,709,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,709,274.58/2,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.32

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