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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.75, 3,653.22 and 1,047.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.75, 3,653.22 and 1,047.77 is: 1,572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.75 : 3,653.22 = 1,047.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.75/3,653.22 = 1,047.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.75x = 3,653.22 × 1,047.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.75x = 3,827,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,747.38/2,433.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.78

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