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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.85, 5,010.96 and 1,699.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.85, 5,010.96 and 1,699.85 is: 2,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.85 : 5,010.96 = 1,699.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.85/5,010.96 = 1,699.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.85x = 5,010.96 × 1,699.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.85x = 8,517,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,899.26/3,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.05

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