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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.64, 4,536.60 and 1,694.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.64, 4,536.60 and 1,694.55 is: 2,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.64 : 4,536.60 = 1,694.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.64/4,536.60 = 1,694.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.64x = 4,536.60 × 1,694.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.64x = 7,687,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,495.53/3,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.59

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