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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427.73, 3,349.49 and 1,433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427.73, 3,349.49 and 1,433.34 is: 1,977.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427.73 : 3,349.49 = 1,433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427.73/3,349.49 = 1,433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427.73x = 3,349.49 × 1,433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427.73x = 4,800,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,950.83/2,427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.55

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