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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.25, 3,642.64 and 1,695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.25, 3,642.64 and 1,695.33 is: 2,339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.25 : 3,642.64 = 1,695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.25/3,642.64 = 1,695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.25x = 3,642.64 × 1,695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.25x = 6,175,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175,472.63/2,639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.86

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