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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.96, 5,543.91 and 2,695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.96, 5,543.91 and 2,695.41 is: 3,717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.96 : 5,543.91 = 2,695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.96/5,543.91 = 2,695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.96x = 5,543.91 × 2,695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.96x = 14,943,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,943,110.45/4,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.23

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