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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.63, 3,318.52 and 1,694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.63, 3,318.52 and 1,694.91 is: 2,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.63 : 3,318.52 = 1,694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.63/3,318.52 = 1,694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.63x = 3,318.52 × 1,694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.63x = 5,624,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,624,592.73/2,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.19

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