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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.57, 3,653.66 and 1,811.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.57, 3,653.66 and 1,811.29 is: 2,718.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.57 : 3,653.66 = 1,811.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.57/3,653.66 = 1,811.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.57x = 3,653.66 × 1,811.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.57x = 6,617,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,617,837.82/2,434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.28

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