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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.53, 3,651.71 and 1,027.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.53, 3,651.71 and 1,027.85 is: 1,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.53 : 3,651.71 = 1,027.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.53/3,651.71 = 1,027.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.53x = 3,651.71 × 1,027.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.53x = 3,753,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,386.73/2,433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.36

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