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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.49, 5,008.94 and 1,694.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.49, 5,008.94 and 1,694.51 is: 2,543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.49 : 5,008.94 = 1,694.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.49/5,008.94 = 1,694.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.49x = 5,008.94 × 1,694.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.49x = 8,487,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,698.92/3,337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.14

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