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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.62, 3,719.28 and 2,066.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.62, 3,719.28 and 2,066.79 is: 2,851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.62 : 3,719.28 = 2,066.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.62/3,719.28 = 2,066.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.62x = 3,719.28 × 2,066.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.62x = 7,686,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,686,970.71/2,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.65

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