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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.46, 3,358.50 and 1,385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.46, 3,358.50 and 1,385.50 is: 1,912.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.46 : 3,358.50 = 1,385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.46/3,358.50 = 1,385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.46x = 3,358.50 × 1,385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.46x = 4,653,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,201.75/2,433.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.18

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