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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.41, 3,358.47 and 1,371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.41, 3,358.47 and 1,371.27 is: 1,892.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.41 : 3,358.47 = 1,371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.41/3,358.47 = 1,371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.41x = 3,358.47 × 1,371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.41x = 4,605,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,369.16/2,433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.56

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