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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.60, 4,292.74 and 1,694.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.60, 4,292.74 and 1,694.34 is: 2,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.60 : 4,292.74 = 1,694.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.60/4,292.74 = 1,694.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.60x = 4,292.74 × 1,694.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.60x = 7,273,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,361.09/3,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.25

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