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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.69, 4,035.77 and 1,302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.69, 4,035.77 and 1,302.27 is: 1,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.69 : 4,035.77 = 1,302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.69/4,035.77 = 1,302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.69x = 4,035.77 × 1,302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.69x = 5,255,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,655.69/2,691.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.55

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