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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.51, 3,652.83 and 1,202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.51, 3,652.83 and 1,202.31 is: 1,804.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.51 : 3,652.83 = 1,202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.51/3,652.83 = 1,202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.51x = 3,652.83 × 1,202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.51x = 4,391,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,834.04/2,433.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.73

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