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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.05, 3,560.63 and 1,634.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.05, 3,560.63 and 1,634.90 is: 2,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.05 : 3,560.63 = 1,634.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.05/3,560.63 = 1,634.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.05x = 3,560.63 × 1,634.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.05x = 5,821,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,821,248.01/2,376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.97

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