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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.54, 5,001.49 and 1,693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.54, 5,001.49 and 1,693.54 is: 2,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.54 : 5,001.49 = 1,693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.54/5,001.49 = 1,693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.54x = 5,001.49 × 1,693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.54x = 8,470,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,470,223.37/3,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.59

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