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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.93, 4,885.02 and 1,695.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.93, 4,885.02 and 1,695.41 is: 2,544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.93 : 4,885.02 = 1,695.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.93/4,885.02 = 1,695.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.93x = 4,885.02 × 1,695.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.93x = 8,282,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,111.76/3,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.48

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