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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.31, 4,042.74 and 1,134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.31, 4,042.74 and 1,134.67 is: 1,702.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.31 : 4,042.74 = 1,134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.31/4,042.74 = 1,134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.31x = 4,042.74 × 1,134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.31x = 4,587,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587,175.80/2,694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.54

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