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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.74, 5,009.34 and 1,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.74, 5,009.34 and 1,699.06 is: 2,546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.74 : 5,009.34 = 1,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.74/5,009.34 = 1,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.74x = 5,009.34 × 1,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.74x = 8,511,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511,169.22/3,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.93

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