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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,082.38, 4,623.27 and 1,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,082.38, 4,623.27 and 1,695.26 is: 2,542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,082.38 : 4,623.27 = 1,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,082.38/4,623.27 = 1,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,082.38x = 4,623.27 × 1,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,082.38x = 7,837,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,644.70/3,082.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.73

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