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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.48, 3,966.73 and 1,695.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.48, 3,966.73 and 1,695.12 is: 2,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.48 : 3,966.73 = 1,695.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.48/3,966.73 = 1,695.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.48x = 3,966.73 × 1,695.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.48x = 6,724,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,083.36/2,874.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.23

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