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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.16, 4,731.12 and 1,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.16, 4,731.12 and 1,695.54 is: 2,542.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.16 : 4,731.12 = 1,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.16/4,731.12 = 1,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.16x = 4,731.12 × 1,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.16x = 8,021,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021,803.20/3,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.44

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