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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.59, 5,317.26 and 1,694.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.59, 5,317.26 and 1,694.71 is: 2,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.59 : 5,317.26 = 1,694.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.59/5,317.26 = 1,694.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.59x = 5,317.26 × 1,694.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.59x = 9,011,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011,213.69/3,542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,543.68

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