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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.69, 3,358.58 and 1,385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.69, 3,358.58 and 1,385.73 is: 1,912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.69 : 3,358.58 = 1,385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.69/3,358.58 = 1,385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.69x = 3,358.58 × 1,385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.69x = 4,654,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,078.13/2,433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.35

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