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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.31, 3,649.83 and 789.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.31, 3,649.83 and 789.82 is: 1,184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.31 : 3,649.83 = 789.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.31/3,649.83 = 789.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.31x = 3,649.83 × 789.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.31x = 2,882,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,708.73/2,433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.69

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