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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.35, 3,633.84 and 2,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.35, 3,633.84 and 2,254.14 is: 3,364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.35 : 3,633.84 = 2,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.35/3,633.84 = 2,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.35x = 3,633.84 × 2,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.35x = 8,191,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,191,184.10/2,434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.83

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