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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.51, 6,055.63 and 1,695.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.51, 6,055.63 and 1,695.33 is: 2,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.51 : 6,055.63 = 1,695.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.51/6,055.63 = 1,695.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.51x = 6,055.63 × 1,695.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.51x = 10,266,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266,291.21/4,035.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.99

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