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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.45, 3,726.60 and 1,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.45, 3,726.60 and 1,995.17 is: 2,749.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.45 : 3,726.60 = 1,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.45/3,726.60 = 1,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.45x = 3,726.60 × 1,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.45x = 7,435,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,171.91/2,704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.24

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