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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.03, 3,358.83 and 1,861.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.03, 3,358.83 and 1,861.37 is: 2,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.03 : 3,358.83 = 1,861.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.03/3,358.83 = 1,861.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.03x = 3,358.83 × 1,861.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.03x = 6,252,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,025.40/2,433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.65

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