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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.19, 3,649.64 and 2,162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.19, 3,649.64 and 2,162.38 is: 3,243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.19 : 3,649.64 = 2,162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.19/3,649.64 = 2,162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.19x = 3,649.64 × 2,162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.19x = 7,891,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,895.70/2,433.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.44

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