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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.94, 3,346.82 and 1,834.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.94, 3,346.82 and 1,834.45 is: 2,531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.94 : 3,346.82 = 1,834.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.94/3,346.82 = 1,834.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.94x = 3,346.82 × 1,834.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.94x = 6,139,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,139,563.29/2,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.84

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