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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.01, 3,966.57 and 1,695.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.01, 3,966.57 and 1,695.85 is: 2,339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.01 : 3,966.57 = 1,695.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.01/3,966.57 = 1,695.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.01x = 3,966.57 × 1,695.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.01x = 6,726,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,726,697.82/2,875.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.72

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