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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.96, 3,034.50 and 1,634.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.96, 3,034.50 and 1,634.44 is: 2,450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.96 : 3,034.50 = 1,634.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.96/3,034.50 = 1,634.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.96x = 3,034.50 × 1,634.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.96x = 4,959,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,708.18/2,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.50

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