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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.87, 3,604.60 and 1,233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.87, 3,604.60 and 1,233.53 is: 1,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.87 : 3,604.60 = 1,233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.87/3,604.60 = 1,233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.87x = 3,604.60 × 1,233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.87x = 4,446,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,379.27/2,402.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.45

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