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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.67, 3,498.74 and 1,634.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.67, 3,498.74 and 1,634.48 is: 2,453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.67 : 3,498.74 = 1,634.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.67/3,498.74 = 1,634.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.67x = 3,498.74 × 1,634.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.67x = 5,718,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718,594.89/2,330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.63

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