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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.55, 4,044.72 and 1,397.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.55, 4,044.72 and 1,397.03 is: 2,096.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.55 : 4,044.72 = 1,397.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.55/4,044.72 = 1,397.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.55x = 4,044.72 × 1,397.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.55x = 5,650,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,595.18/2,695.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.27

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