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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.49, 3,720.48 and 1,648.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.49, 3,720.48 and 1,648.43 is: 2,275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.49 : 3,720.48 = 1,648.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.49/3,720.48 = 1,648.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.49x = 3,720.48 × 1,648.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.49x = 6,132,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,950.85/2,695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.26

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