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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.80, 3,648.84 and 1,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.80, 3,648.84 and 1,134.32 is: 1,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.80 : 3,648.84 = 1,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.80/3,648.84 = 1,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.80x = 3,648.84 × 1,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.80x = 4,138,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,952.19/2,433.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.61

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