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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.76, 3,360.24 and 1,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.76, 3,360.24 and 1,551.04 is: 2,141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.76 : 3,360.24 = 1,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.76/3,360.24 = 1,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.76x = 3,360.24 × 1,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.76x = 5,211,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,866.65/2,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.49

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