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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.53, 6,050.70 and 1,695.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.53, 6,050.70 and 1,695.87 is: 2,543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.53 : 6,050.70 = 1,695.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.53/6,050.70 = 1,695.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.53x = 6,050.70 × 1,695.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.53x = 10,261,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,261,200.61/4,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.98

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