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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.60, 4,008.91 and 1,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.60, 4,008.91 and 1,695.74 is: 2,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.60 : 4,008.91 = 1,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.60/4,008.91 = 1,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.60x = 4,008.91 × 1,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.60x = 6,798,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,074.83/2,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.62

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