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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.42, 3,644.91 and 1,818.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.42, 3,644.91 and 1,818.18 is: 2,723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.42 : 3,644.91 = 1,818.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.42/3,644.91 = 1,818.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.42x = 3,644.91 × 1,818.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.42x = 6,627,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,102.46/2,433.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.37

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