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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.92, 3,357.77 and 1,549.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.92, 3,357.77 and 1,549.53 is: 2,137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.92 : 3,357.77 = 1,549.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.92/3,357.77 = 1,549.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.92x = 3,357.77 × 1,549.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.92x = 5,202,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,202,957.60/2,433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.69

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