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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.63, 4,402.08 and 1,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.63, 4,402.08 and 1,635.12 is: 2,452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.63 : 4,402.08 = 1,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.63/4,402.08 = 1,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.63x = 4,402.08 × 1,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.63x = 7,197,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,929.05/2,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.76

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