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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.64, 4,541.10 and 1,697.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.64, 4,541.10 and 1,697.56 is: 2,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.64 : 4,541.10 = 1,697.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.64/4,541.10 = 1,697.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.64x = 4,541.10 × 1,697.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.64x = 7,708,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708,789.72/3,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.10

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