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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.29, 3,357.75 and 1,371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.29, 3,357.75 and 1,371.01 is: 1,891.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.29 : 3,357.75 = 1,371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.29/3,357.75 = 1,371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.29x = 3,357.75 × 1,371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.29x = 4,603,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,501.97/2,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.88

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