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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.56, 3,647.52 and 1,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.56, 3,647.52 and 1,132.28 is: 1,697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.56 : 3,647.52 = 1,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.56/3,647.52 = 1,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.56x = 3,647.52 × 1,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.56x = 4,130,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,013.95/2,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.11

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