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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.25, 4,593.38 and 1,694.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.25, 4,593.38 and 1,694.25 is: 2,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.25 : 4,593.38 = 1,694.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.25/4,593.38 = 1,694.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.25x = 4,593.38 × 1,694.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.25x = 7,782,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,782,325.59/3,062.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.38

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