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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.64, 3,486.96 and 1,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.64, 3,486.96 and 1,634.40 is: 2,451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.64 : 3,486.96 = 1,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.64/3,486.96 = 1,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.64x = 3,486.96 × 1,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.64x = 5,699,069.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,069.99/2,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.59

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