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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.46, 3,161.97 and 1,694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.46, 3,161.97 and 1,694.32 is: 2,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.46 : 3,161.97 = 1,694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.46/3,161.97 = 1,694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.46x = 3,161.97 × 1,694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.46x = 5,357,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,357,389.01/2,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.98

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