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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.64, 3,359.40 and 1,805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.64, 3,359.40 and 1,805.62 is: 2,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.64 : 3,359.40 = 1,805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.64/3,359.40 = 1,805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.64x = 3,359.40 × 1,805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.64x = 6,065,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,799.83/2,433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.48

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