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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.52, 5,459.96 and 1,694.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.52, 5,459.96 and 1,694.32 is: 2,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.52 : 5,459.96 = 1,694.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.52/5,459.96 = 1,694.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.52x = 5,459.96 × 1,694.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.52x = 9,250,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250,919.43/3,641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.40

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