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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.61, 3,286.77 and 1,634.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.61, 3,286.77 and 1,634.33 is: 2,256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.61 : 3,286.77 = 1,634.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.61/3,286.77 = 1,634.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.61x = 3,286.77 × 1,634.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.61x = 5,371,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,666.81/2,380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.42

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