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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.40, 4,517.70 and 1,694.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.40, 4,517.70 and 1,694.20 is: 2,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.40 : 4,517.70 = 1,694.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.40/4,517.70 = 1,694.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.40x = 4,517.70 × 1,694.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.40x = 7,653,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,887.34/3,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.33

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