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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.39, 3,966.69 and 1,695.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.39, 3,966.69 and 1,695.45 is: 2,339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.39 : 3,966.69 = 1,695.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.39/3,966.69 = 1,695.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.39x = 3,966.69 × 1,695.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.39x = 6,725,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725,324.56/2,874.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.74

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