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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.60, 3,358.56 and 1,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.60, 3,358.56 and 1,371.78 is: 1,893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.60 : 3,358.56 = 1,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.60/3,358.56 = 1,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.60x = 3,358.56 × 1,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.60x = 4,607,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,205.44/2,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.16

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