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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.67, 3,650.51 and 1,655.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.67, 3,650.51 and 1,655.58 is: 2,483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.67 : 3,650.51 = 1,655.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.67/3,650.51 = 1,655.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.67x = 3,650.51 × 1,655.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.67x = 6,043,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,043,711.35/2,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.37

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