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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.78, 3,357.32 and 1,438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.78, 3,357.32 and 1,438.02 is: 1,983.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.78 : 3,357.32 = 1,438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.78/3,357.32 = 1,438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.78x = 3,357.32 × 1,438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.78x = 4,827,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,886.12/2,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.70

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