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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.89, 3,358.23 and 1,549.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.89, 3,358.23 and 1,549.37 is: 2,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.89 : 3,358.23 = 1,549.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.89/3,358.23 = 1,549.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.89x = 3,358.23 × 1,549.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.89x = 5,203,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203,124.02/2,433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.79

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