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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.15, 3,650.07 and 789.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.15, 3,650.07 and 789.17 is: 1,183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.15 : 3,650.07 = 789.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.15/3,650.07 = 789.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.15x = 3,650.07 × 789.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.15x = 2,880,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,525.74/2,433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.87

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