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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.97, 5,306.34 and 1,695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.97, 5,306.34 and 1,695.39 is: 2,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.97 : 5,306.34 = 1,695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.97/5,306.34 = 1,695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.97x = 5,306.34 × 1,695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.97x = 8,996,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996,315.77/3,542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.20

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