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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.95, 3,358.81 and 1,371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.95, 3,358.81 and 1,371.72 is: 1,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.95 : 3,358.81 = 1,371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.95/3,358.81 = 1,371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.95x = 3,358.81 × 1,371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.95x = 4,607,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,334.22/2,433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.95

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