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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.55, 4,079.01 and 1,696.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.55, 4,079.01 and 1,696.75 is: 2,341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.55 : 4,079.01 = 1,696.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.55/4,079.01 = 1,696.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.55x = 4,079.01 × 1,696.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.55x = 6,921,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,060.22/2,955.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.72

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