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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.55, 3,295.92 and 1,694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.55, 3,295.92 and 1,694.71 is: 2,332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.55 : 3,295.92 = 1,694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.55/3,295.92 = 1,694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.55x = 3,295.92 × 1,694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.55x = 5,585,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,628.58/2,394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.64

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