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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.17, 3,357.73 and 1,370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.17, 3,357.73 and 1,370.93 is: 1,891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.17 : 3,357.73 = 1,370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.17/3,357.73 = 1,370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.17x = 3,357.73 × 1,370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.17x = 4,603,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,212.79/2,433.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.86

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