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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.77, 3,223.57 and 1,634.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.77, 3,223.57 and 1,634.93 is: 2,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.77 : 3,223.57 = 1,634.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.77/3,223.57 = 1,634.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.77x = 3,223.57 × 1,634.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.77x = 5,270,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,311.30/2,334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.31

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