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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.92, 4,044.96 and 1,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.92, 4,044.96 and 1,235.40 is: 1,853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.92 : 4,044.96 = 1,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.92/4,044.96 = 1,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.92x = 4,044.96 × 1,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.92x = 4,997,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,143.58/2,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.59

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