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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433, 3,651.30 and 1,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433, 3,651.30 and 1,338.26 is: 2,008.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433 : 3,651.30 = 1,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433/3,651.30 = 1,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433x = 3,651.30 × 1,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433x = 4,886,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,388.74/2,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.38

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