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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.43, 4,884.27 and 1,694.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.43, 4,884.27 and 1,694.91 is: 2,543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.43 : 4,884.27 = 1,694.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.43/4,884.27 = 1,694.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.43x = 4,884.27 × 1,694.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.43x = 8,278,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,398.07/3,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.73

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