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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.48, 3,650.64 and 1,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.48, 3,650.64 and 1,046.88 is: 1,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.48 : 3,650.64 = 1,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.48/3,650.64 = 1,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.48x = 3,650.64 × 1,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.48x = 3,821,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,782.00/2,433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.50

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