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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.40, 4,004.70 and 1,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.40, 4,004.70 and 1,695.40 is: 2,545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.40 : 4,004.70 = 1,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.40/4,004.70 = 1,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.40x = 4,004.70 × 1,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.40x = 6,789,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,568.38/2,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.39

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