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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.18, 3,350.42 and 2,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.18, 3,350.42 and 2,039.52 is: 2,808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.18 : 3,350.42 = 2,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.18/3,350.42 = 2,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.18x = 3,350.42 × 2,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.18x = 6,833,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,833,248.60/2,433.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.36

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