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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.57, 5,460.21 and 1,694.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.57, 5,460.21 and 1,694.93 is: 2,540.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.57 : 5,460.21 = 1,694.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.57/5,460.21 = 1,694.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.57x = 5,460.21 × 1,694.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.57x = 9,254,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,646.43/3,642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.69

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