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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.54, 3,424.05 and 1,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.54, 3,424.05 and 1,695.30 is: 2,339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.54 : 3,424.05 = 1,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.54/3,424.05 = 1,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.54x = 3,424.05 × 1,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.54x = 5,804,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,804,791.97/2,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.19

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