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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.53, 4,624.93 and 1,698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.53, 4,624.93 and 1,698.63 is: 2,546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.53 : 4,624.93 = 1,698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.53/4,624.93 = 1,698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.53x = 4,624.93 × 1,698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.53x = 7,856,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,856,044.85/3,085.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.09

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