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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.47, 3,228.49 and 1,634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.47, 3,228.49 and 1,634.02 is: 2,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.47 : 3,228.49 = 1,634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.47/3,228.49 = 1,634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.47x = 3,228.49 × 1,634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.47x = 5,275,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,409.16/2,343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.11

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