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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.32, 3,360.69 and 1,693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.32, 3,360.69 and 1,693.71 is: 2,535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.32 : 3,360.69 = 1,693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.32/3,360.69 = 1,693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.32x = 3,360.69 × 1,693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.32x = 5,692,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,034.26/2,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.07

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