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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433, 3,357.54 and 1,385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433, 3,357.54 and 1,385.16 is: 1,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433 : 3,357.54 = 1,385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433/3,357.54 = 1,385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433x = 3,357.54 × 1,385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433x = 4,650,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,730.11/2,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.52

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