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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433, 3,650.16 and 973.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433, 3,650.16 and 973.19 is: 1,460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433 : 3,650.16 = 973.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433/3,650.16 = 973.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433x = 3,650.16 × 973.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433x = 3,552,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,280.96/2,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.04

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