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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,543.59, 5,315.40 and 1,694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,543.59, 5,315.40 and 1,694.29 is: 2,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,543.59 : 5,315.40 = 1,694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,543.59/5,315.40 = 1,694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,543.59x = 5,315.40 × 1,694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,543.59x = 9,005,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,829.07/3,543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.44

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