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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.60, 3,405.90 and 1,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.60, 3,405.90 and 1,694.60 is: 2,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.60 : 3,405.90 = 1,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.60/3,405.90 = 1,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.60x = 3,405.90 × 1,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.60x = 5,771,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,638.14/2,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.90

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