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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.84, 3,119.76 and 1,634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.84, 3,119.76 and 1,634.28 is: 2,253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.84 : 3,119.76 = 1,634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.84/3,119.76 = 1,634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.84x = 3,119.76 × 1,634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.84x = 5,098,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,561.37/2,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.17

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