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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477.52, 3,711.36 and 1,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477.52, 3,711.36 and 1,695.60 is: 2,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477.52 : 3,711.36 = 1,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477.52/3,711.36 = 1,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477.52x = 3,711.36 × 1,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477.52x = 6,292,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,982.02/2,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.03

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