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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.40, 3,235.44 and 1,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.40, 3,235.44 and 1,635.04 is: 2,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.40 : 3,235.44 = 1,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.40/3,235.44 = 1,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.40x = 3,235.44 × 1,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.40x = 5,290,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,290,073.82/2,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.44

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