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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.61, 6,924.02 and 1,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.61, 6,924.02 and 1,695.96 is: 2,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.61 : 6,924.02 = 1,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.61/6,924.02 = 1,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.61x = 6,924.02 × 1,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.61x = 11,742,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,742,852.48/4,615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.16

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