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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.94, 3,453.71 and 1,694.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.94, 3,453.71 and 1,694.58 is: 2,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.94 : 3,453.71 = 1,694.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.94/3,453.71 = 1,694.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.94x = 3,453.71 × 1,694.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.94x = 5,852,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,852,587.89/2,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.22

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