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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.52, 3,806.22 and 1,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.52, 3,806.22 and 1,695.88 is: 2,340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.52 : 3,806.22 = 1,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.52/3,806.22 = 1,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.52x = 3,806.22 × 1,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.52x = 6,454,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454,892.37/2,757.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.83

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