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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.63, 3,358.38 and 1,371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.63, 3,358.38 and 1,371.73 is: 1,892.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.63 : 3,358.38 = 1,371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.63/3,358.38 = 1,371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.63x = 3,358.38 × 1,371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.63x = 4,606,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,804.14/2,433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.98

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