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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.68, 5,315.94 and 1,694.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.68, 5,315.94 and 1,694.82 is: 2,541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.68 : 5,315.94 = 1,694.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.68/5,315.94 = 1,694.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.68x = 5,315.94 × 1,694.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.68x = 9,009,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,561.43/3,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.71

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