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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.82, 3,602.04 and 1,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.82, 3,602.04 and 1,233.30 is: 1,846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.82 : 3,602.04 = 1,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.82/3,602.04 = 1,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.82x = 3,602.04 × 1,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.82x = 4,442,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,395.93/2,405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.52

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