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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.12, 3,647.52 and 872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.12, 3,647.52 and 872.40 is: 1,307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.12 : 3,647.52 = 872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.12/3,647.52 = 872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.12x = 3,647.52 × 872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.12x = 3,182,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,096.45/2,433.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.83

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