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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.69, 4,077.29 and 1,695.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.69, 4,077.29 and 1,695.95 is: 2,340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.69 : 4,077.29 = 1,695.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.69/4,077.29 = 1,695.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.69x = 4,077.29 × 1,695.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.69x = 6,914,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914,879.98/2,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.31

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