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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.82, 3,355.38 and 2,101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.82, 3,355.38 and 2,101.54 is: 2,897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.82 : 3,355.38 = 2,101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.82/3,355.38 = 2,101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.82x = 3,355.38 × 2,101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.82x = 7,051,465.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051,465.29/2,433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.28

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