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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.47, 3,648.02 and 873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.47, 3,648.02 and 873.11 is: 1,308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.47 : 3,648.02 = 873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.47/3,648.02 = 873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.47x = 3,648.02 × 873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.47x = 3,185,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,122.87/2,433.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.88

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