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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062, 4,593 and 1,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062, 4,593 and 1,694 is: 2,541

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062 : 4,593 = 1,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062/4,593 = 1,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062x = 4,593 × 1,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062x = 7,780,542
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,542/3,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541

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