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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.09, 4,883.85 and 1,694.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.09, 4,883.85 and 1,694.63 is: 2,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.09 : 4,883.85 = 1,694.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.09/4,883.85 = 1,694.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.09x = 4,883.85 × 1,694.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.09x = 8,276,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276,294.31/3,254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.36

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