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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.60, 3,357.72 and 1,385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.60, 3,357.72 and 1,385.64 is: 1,911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.60 : 3,357.72 = 1,385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.60/3,357.72 = 1,385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.60x = 3,357.72 × 1,385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.60x = 4,652,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,591.14/2,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.81

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