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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.72, 6,242.70 and 1,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.72, 6,242.70 and 1,695.44 is: 2,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.72 : 6,242.70 = 1,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.72/6,242.70 = 1,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.72x = 6,242.70 × 1,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.72x = 10,584,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,584,123.29/4,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.43

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