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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.88, 4,045.08 and 1,396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.88, 4,045.08 and 1,396.64 is: 2,095.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.88 : 4,045.08 = 1,396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.88/4,045.08 = 1,396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.88x = 4,045.08 × 1,396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.88x = 5,649,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,649,520.53/2,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.61

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