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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.56, 3,719.52 and 1,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.56, 3,719.52 and 1,633.20 is: 2,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.56 : 3,719.52 = 1,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.56/3,719.52 = 1,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.56x = 3,719.52 × 1,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.56x = 6,074,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,074,720.06/2,695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.60

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