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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.92, 3,504.46 and 1,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.92, 3,504.46 and 1,644.34 is: 2,463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.92 : 3,504.46 = 1,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.92/3,504.46 = 1,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.92x = 3,504.46 × 1,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.92x = 5,762,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,762,523.76/2,338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.75

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