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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.56, 3,649.91 and 1,553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.56, 3,649.91 and 1,553.45 is: 2,329.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.56 : 3,649.91 = 1,553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.56/3,649.91 = 1,553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.56x = 3,649.91 × 1,553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.56x = 5,669,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,926.67/2,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.89

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