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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.88, 3,650.76 and 1,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.88, 3,650.76 and 1,046.08 is: 1,569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.88 : 3,650.76 = 1,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.88/3,650.76 = 1,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.88x = 3,650.76 × 1,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.88x = 3,818,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,987.02/2,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.09

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