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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.02, 3,717.40 and 1,698.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.02, 3,717.40 and 1,698.54 is: 2,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.02 : 3,717.40 = 1,698.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.02/3,717.40 = 1,698.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.02x = 3,717.40 × 1,698.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.02x = 6,314,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314,152.60/2,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.90

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