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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.52, 3,731.27 and 1,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.52, 3,731.27 and 1,695.74 is: 2,341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.52 : 3,731.27 = 1,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.52/3,731.27 = 1,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.52x = 3,731.27 × 1,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.52x = 6,327,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,236.65/2,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.24

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