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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.51, 3,651.75 and 972.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.51, 3,651.75 and 972.45 is: 1,459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.51 : 3,651.75 = 972.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.51/3,651.75 = 972.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.51x = 3,651.75 × 972.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.51x = 3,551,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,144.29/2,433.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.27

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