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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.76, 3,439.76 and 1,635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.76, 3,439.76 and 1,635.46 is: 2,453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.76 : 3,439.76 = 1,635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.76/3,439.76 = 1,635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.76x = 3,439.76 × 1,635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.76x = 5,625,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,589.89/2,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.63

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