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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.44, 3,650.87 and 873.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.44, 3,650.87 and 873.52 is: 1,310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.44 : 3,650.87 = 873.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.44/3,650.87 = 873.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.44x = 3,650.87 × 873.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.44x = 3,189,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,101.02/2,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.53

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