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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.84, 4,266.74 and 1,694.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.84, 4,266.74 and 1,694.59 is: 2,338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.84 : 4,266.74 = 1,694.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.84/4,266.74 = 1,694.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.84x = 4,266.74 × 1,694.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.84x = 7,230,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,230,374.94/3,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.53

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