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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.52, 3,644.98 and 1,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.52, 3,644.98 and 1,333.55 is: 1,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.52 : 3,644.98 = 1,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.52/3,644.98 = 1,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.52x = 3,644.98 × 1,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.52x = 4,860,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,763.08/2,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.24

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