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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.97, 3,357.32 and 1,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.97, 3,357.32 and 1,438.07 is: 1,984.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.97 : 3,357.32 = 1,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.97/3,357.32 = 1,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.97x = 3,357.32 × 1,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.97x = 4,828,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,037.20/2,432.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.42

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