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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.25, 3,439.74 and 1,636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.25, 3,439.74 and 1,636.14 is: 2,453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.25 : 3,439.74 = 1,636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.25/3,439.74 = 1,636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.25x = 3,439.74 × 1,636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.25x = 5,627,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,627,896.20/2,294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.04

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