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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.86, 3,358.72 and 1,314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.86, 3,358.72 and 1,314.79 is: 1,814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.86 : 3,358.72 = 1,314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.86/3,358.72 = 1,314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.86x = 3,358.72 × 1,314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.86x = 4,416,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,016.58/2,433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.41

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