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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.87, 3,007.14 and 1,694.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.87, 3,007.14 and 1,694.34 is: 2,545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.87 : 3,007.14 = 1,694.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.87/3,007.14 = 1,694.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.87x = 3,007.14 × 1,694.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.87x = 5,095,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,117.59/2,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.18

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