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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.94, 3,649.24 and 873.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.94, 3,649.24 and 873.91 is: 1,310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.94 : 3,649.24 = 873.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.94/3,649.24 = 873.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.94x = 3,649.24 × 873.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.94x = 3,189,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,107.33/2,433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.27

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