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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.62, 3,221.07 and 1,634.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.62, 3,221.07 and 1,634.78 is: 2,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.62 : 3,221.07 = 1,634.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.62/3,221.07 = 1,634.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.62x = 3,221.07 × 1,634.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.62x = 5,265,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,742.74/2,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.50

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