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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.04, 3,649.76 and 1,046.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.04, 3,649.76 and 1,046.41 is: 1,569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.04 : 3,649.76 = 1,046.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.04/3,649.76 = 1,046.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.04x = 3,649.76 × 1,046.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.04x = 3,819,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,121.88/2,433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.69

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