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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.82, 3,650.73 and 678.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.82, 3,650.73 and 678.82 is: 1,018.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.82 : 3,650.73 = 678.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.82/3,650.73 = 678.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.82x = 3,650.73 × 678.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.82x = 2,478,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,188.54/2,433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.23

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