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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.89, 3,250.53 and 1,694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.89, 3,250.53 and 1,694.12 is: 2,337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.89 : 3,250.53 = 1,694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.89/3,250.53 = 1,694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.89x = 3,250.53 × 1,694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.89x = 5,506,771.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,771.63/2,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,337.45

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