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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.49, 6,055.56 and 1,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.49, 6,055.56 and 1,695.28 is: 2,543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.49 : 6,055.56 = 1,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.49/6,055.56 = 1,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.49x = 6,055.56 × 1,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.49x = 10,265,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,869.76/4,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.90

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