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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.15, 5,046.59 and 1,634.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.15, 5,046.59 and 1,634.31 is: 2,450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.15 : 5,046.59 = 1,634.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.15/5,046.59 = 1,634.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.15x = 5,046.59 × 1,634.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.15x = 8,247,684.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,247,684.33/3,366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.18

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