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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.87, 4,045.34 and 1,135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.87, 4,045.34 and 1,135.77 is: 1,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.87 : 4,045.34 = 1,135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.87/4,045.34 = 1,135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.87x = 4,045.34 × 1,135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.87x = 4,594,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,575.81/2,695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.30

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