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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.55, 3,700.91 and 1,634.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.55, 3,700.91 and 1,634.39 is: 2,256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.55 : 3,700.91 = 1,634.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.55/3,700.91 = 1,634.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.55x = 3,700.91 × 1,634.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.55x = 6,048,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,730.29/2,680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.53

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