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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.74, 3,149.55 and 1,694.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.74, 3,149.55 and 1,694.34 is: 2,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.74 : 3,149.55 = 1,694.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.74/3,149.55 = 1,694.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.74x = 3,149.55 × 1,694.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.74x = 5,336,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,408.55/2,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.42

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