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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.99, 3,789.95 and 1,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.99, 3,789.95 and 1,695.92 is: 2,542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.99 : 3,789.95 = 1,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.99/3,789.95 = 1,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.99x = 3,789.95 × 1,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.99x = 6,427,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,452.00/2,527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.51

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