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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.62, 4,041.45 and 1,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.62, 4,041.45 and 1,395 is: 2,093.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.62 : 4,041.45 = 1,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.62/4,041.45 = 1,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.62x = 4,041.45 × 1,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.62x = 5,637,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,637,822.75/2,692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.81

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