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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.37, 3,650.28 and 1,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.37, 3,650.28 and 1,045.84 is: 1,568.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.37 : 3,650.28 = 1,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.37/3,650.28 = 1,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.37x = 3,650.28 × 1,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.37x = 3,817,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,608.84/2,433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.86

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