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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.37, 3,161.51 and 1,694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.37, 3,161.51 and 1,694.98 is: 2,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.37 : 3,161.51 = 1,694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.37/3,161.51 = 1,694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.37x = 3,161.51 × 1,694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.37x = 5,358,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358,680.41/2,293.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.60

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