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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.33, 3,536.40 and 1,433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.33, 3,536.40 and 1,433.94 is: 2,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.33 : 3,536.40 = 1,433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.33/3,536.40 = 1,433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.33x = 3,536.40 × 1,433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.33x = 5,070,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,985.42/2,360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.42

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