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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.28, 3,651.11 and 1,508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.28, 3,651.11 and 1,508.59 is: 2,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.28 : 3,651.11 = 1,508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.28/3,651.11 = 1,508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.28x = 3,651.11 × 1,508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.28x = 5,508,028.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508,028.03/2,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.62

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