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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.86, 3,647.75 and 1,336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.86, 3,647.75 and 1,336.31 is: 2,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.86 : 3,647.75 = 1,336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.86/3,647.75 = 1,336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.86x = 3,647.75 × 1,336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.86x = 4,874,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874,499.88/2,433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.79

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