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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.52, 3,647.98 and 1,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.52, 3,647.98 and 1,839.63 is: 2,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.52 : 3,647.98 = 1,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.52/3,647.98 = 1,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.52x = 3,647.98 × 1,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.52x = 6,710,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,710,933.45/2,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.71

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