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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.27, 3,650.10 and 789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.27, 3,650.10 and 789.60 is: 1,184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.27 : 3,650.10 = 789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.27/3,650.10 = 789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.27x = 3,650.10 × 789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.27x = 2,882,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,118.96/2,433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.46

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