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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.73, 5,004.36 and 1,695.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.73, 5,004.36 and 1,695.99 is: 2,539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.73 : 5,004.36 = 1,695.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.73/5,004.36 = 1,695.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.73x = 5,004.36 × 1,695.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.73x = 8,487,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,344.52/3,341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.81

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