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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.72, 4,043.26 and 1,155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.72, 4,043.26 and 1,155.56 is: 1,733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.72 : 4,043.26 = 1,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.72/4,043.26 = 1,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.72x = 4,043.26 × 1,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.72x = 4,672,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,229.53/2,695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.20

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