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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.56, 4,493.34 and 1,694.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.56, 4,493.34 and 1,694.34 is: 2,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.56 : 4,493.34 = 1,694.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.56/4,493.34 = 1,694.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.56x = 4,493.34 × 1,694.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.56x = 7,613,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613,245.70/2,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.51

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