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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.22, 3,651.04 and 975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.22, 3,651.04 and 975.22 is: 1,463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.22 : 3,651.04 = 975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.22/3,651.04 = 975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.22x = 3,651.04 × 975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.22x = 3,560,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,567.23/2,433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.31

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