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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.65, 3,358.53 and 1,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.65, 3,358.53 and 1,371.84 is: 1,893.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.65 : 3,358.53 = 1,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.65/3,358.53 = 1,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.65x = 3,358.53 × 1,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.65x = 4,607,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,357.40/2,433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.19

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