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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.63, 3,350.34 and 1,433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.63, 3,350.34 and 1,433.22 is: 1,977.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.63 : 3,350.34 = 1,433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.63/3,350.34 = 1,433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.63x = 3,350.34 × 1,433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.63x = 4,801,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,774.29/2,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.97

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