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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.64, 3,650.48 and 1,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.64, 3,650.48 and 1,046.88 is: 1,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.64 : 3,650.48 = 1,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.64/3,650.48 = 1,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.64x = 3,650.48 × 1,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.64x = 3,821,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821,614.50/2,433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.33

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