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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.23, 3,823.95 and 1,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.23, 3,823.95 and 1,695.04 is: 2,338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.23 : 3,823.95 = 1,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.23/3,823.95 = 1,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.23x = 3,823.95 × 1,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.23x = 6,481,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,481,748.21/2,771.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.94

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