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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.40, 3,651.26 and 1,200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.40, 3,651.26 and 1,200.84 is: 1,801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.40 : 3,651.26 = 1,200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.40/3,651.26 = 1,200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.40x = 3,651.26 × 1,200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.40x = 4,384,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,579.06/2,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.83

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