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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.22, 3,259.95 and 1,694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.22, 3,259.95 and 1,694.91 is: 2,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.22 : 3,259.95 = 1,694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.22/3,259.95 = 1,694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.22x = 3,259.95 × 1,694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.22x = 5,525,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,327.72/2,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.02

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