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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.28, 5,313.33 and 1,694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.28, 5,313.33 and 1,694.70 is: 2,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.28 : 5,313.33 = 1,694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.28/5,313.33 = 1,694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.28x = 5,313.33 × 1,694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.28x = 9,004,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,500.35/3,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.01

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