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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.39, 3,354.69 and 1,635.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.39, 3,354.69 and 1,635.31 is: 2,254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.39 : 3,354.69 = 1,635.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.39/3,354.69 = 1,635.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.39x = 3,354.69 × 1,635.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.39x = 5,485,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,973.27/2,433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.46

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