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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.43, 3,651.27 and 1,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.43, 3,651.27 and 1,046.62 is: 1,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.43 : 3,651.27 = 1,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.43/3,651.27 = 1,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.43x = 3,651.27 × 1,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.43x = 3,821,492.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,492.21/2,433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.41

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