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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.58, 3,383.44 and 1,636.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.58, 3,383.44 and 1,636.34 is: 2,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.58 : 3,383.44 = 1,636.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.58/3,383.44 = 1,636.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.58x = 3,383.44 × 1,636.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.58x = 5,536,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,458.21/2,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.56

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