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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.08, 4,036.94 and 1,235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.08, 4,036.94 and 1,235.46 is: 1,850.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.08 : 4,036.94 = 1,235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.08/4,036.94 = 1,235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.08x = 4,036.94 × 1,235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.08x = 4,987,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,477.89/2,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.59

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