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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.44, 4,042.96 and 1,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.44, 4,042.96 and 1,606.72 is: 2,409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.44 : 4,042.96 = 1,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.44/4,042.96 = 1,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.44x = 4,042.96 × 1,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.44x = 6,495,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495,904.69/2,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.96

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