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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.54, 5,002.98 and 1,694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.54, 5,002.98 and 1,694.54 is: 2,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.54 : 5,002.98 = 1,694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.54/5,002.98 = 1,694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.54x = 5,002.98 × 1,694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.54x = 8,477,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477,749.73/3,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.08

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