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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.35, 4,391.05 and 1,695.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.35, 4,391.05 and 1,695.16 is: 2,544.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.35 : 4,391.05 = 1,695.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.35/4,391.05 = 1,695.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.35x = 4,391.05 × 1,695.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.35x = 7,443,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,517.10/2,925.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.49

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