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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.66, 7,806.24 and 1,694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.66, 7,806.24 and 1,694.99 is: 2,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.66 : 7,806.24 = 1,694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.66/7,806.24 = 1,694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.66x = 7,806.24 × 1,694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.66x = 13,231,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,231,498.74/5,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.24

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