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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.02, 3,649.54 and 1,943.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.02, 3,649.54 and 1,943.78 is: 2,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.02 : 3,649.54 = 1,943.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.02/3,649.54 = 1,943.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.02x = 3,649.54 × 1,943.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.02x = 7,093,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093,902.86/2,433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.68

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