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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.28, 4,062.28 and 2,544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.28, 4,062.28 and 2,544.59 is: 3,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.28 : 4,062.28 = 2,544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.28/4,062.28 = 2,544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.28x = 4,062.28 × 2,544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.28x = 10,336,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336,837.07/2,695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.16

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