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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.65, 3,652.23 and 1,651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.65, 3,652.23 and 1,651.79 is: 2,478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.65 : 3,652.23 = 1,651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.65/3,652.23 = 1,651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.65x = 3,652.23 × 1,651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.65x = 6,032,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,032,698.73/2,433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,478.87

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