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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.59, 3,720.38 and 1,991.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.59, 3,720.38 and 1,991.10 is: 2,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.59 : 3,720.38 = 1,991.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.59/3,720.38 = 1,991.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.59x = 3,720.38 × 1,991.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.59x = 7,407,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,407,638.66/2,695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.06

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