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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.14, 5,006.98 and 1,694.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.14, 5,006.98 and 1,694.63 is: 2,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.14 : 5,006.98 = 1,694.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.14/5,006.98 = 1,694.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.14x = 5,006.98 × 1,694.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.14x = 8,484,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,484,978.52/3,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.83

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