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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.34, 3,437.52 and 1,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.34, 3,437.52 and 1,635.64 is: 2,449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.34 : 3,437.52 = 1,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.34/3,437.52 = 1,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.34x = 3,437.52 × 1,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.34x = 5,622,545.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,622,545.21/2,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.55

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