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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.60, 4,015.58 and 2,614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.60, 4,015.58 and 2,614.02 is: 3,894.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.60 : 4,015.58 = 2,614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.60/4,015.58 = 2,614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.60x = 4,015.58 × 2,614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.60x = 10,496,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,496,806.43/2,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.05

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