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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.47, 4,074.33 and 1,694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.47, 4,074.33 and 1,694.27 is: 2,338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.47 : 4,074.33 = 1,694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.47/4,074.33 = 1,694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.47x = 4,074.33 × 1,694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.47x = 6,902,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,986.25/2,952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.04

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