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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.78, 3,645.54 and 2,258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.78, 3,645.54 and 2,258.62 is: 3,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.78 : 3,645.54 = 2,258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.78/3,645.54 = 2,258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.78x = 3,645.54 × 2,258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.78x = 8,233,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,880.44/2,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.17

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