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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.09, 3,650.12 and 872.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.09, 3,650.12 and 872.67 is: 1,309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.09 : 3,650.12 = 872.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.09/3,650.12 = 872.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.09x = 3,650.12 × 872.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.09x = 3,185,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,345.86/2,433.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.18

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