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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,003.68, 6,005.52 and 1,695.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,003.68, 6,005.52 and 1,695.36 is: 2,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,003.68 : 6,005.52 = 1,695.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,003.68/6,005.52 = 1,695.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,003.68x = 6,005.52 × 1,695.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,003.68x = 10,181,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,518.39/4,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.04

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