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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.84, 3,544.32 and 1,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.84, 3,544.32 and 1,630.60 is: 2,445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.84 : 3,544.32 = 1,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.84/3,544.32 = 1,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.84x = 3,544.32 × 1,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.84x = 5,779,368.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,368.19/2,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.94

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