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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.87, 3,647.73 and 1,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.87, 3,647.73 and 1,323.27 is: 1,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.87 : 3,647.73 = 1,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.87/3,647.73 = 1,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.87x = 3,647.73 × 1,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.87x = 4,826,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,931.68/2,433.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.23

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