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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.34, 6,238.87 and 1,694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.34, 6,238.87 and 1,694.27 is: 2,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.34 : 6,238.87 = 1,694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.34/6,238.87 = 1,694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.34x = 6,238.87 × 1,694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.34x = 10,570,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,570,316.07/4,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.74

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