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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.62, 5,314.83 and 1,694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.62, 5,314.83 and 1,694.02 is: 2,539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.62 : 5,314.83 = 1,694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.62/5,314.83 = 1,694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.62x = 5,314.83 × 1,694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.62x = 9,003,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,428.32/3,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.31

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