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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.32, 3,364.56 and 1,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.32, 3,364.56 and 1,694.96 is: 2,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.32 : 3,364.56 = 1,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.32/3,364.56 = 1,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.32x = 3,364.56 × 1,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.32x = 5,702,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,794.62/2,442.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.99

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