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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.72, 3,358.71 and 1,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.72, 3,358.71 and 1,385.76 is: 1,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.72 : 3,358.71 = 1,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.72/3,358.71 = 1,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.72x = 3,358.71 × 1,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.72x = 4,654,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,365.97/2,433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.45

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