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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.65, 3,357.43 and 1,797.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.65, 3,357.43 and 1,797.11 is: 2,479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.65 : 3,357.43 = 1,797.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.65/3,357.43 = 1,797.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.65x = 3,357.43 × 1,797.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.65x = 6,033,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,672.45/2,433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.27

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