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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.46, 6,232.52 and 1,694.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.46, 6,232.52 and 1,694.34 is: 2,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.46 : 6,232.52 = 1,694.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.46/6,232.52 = 1,694.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.46x = 6,232.52 × 1,694.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.46x = 10,560,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,012.17/4,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.02

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