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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.96, 3,358.51 and 1,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.96, 3,358.51 and 1,371.58 is: 1,892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.96 : 3,358.51 = 1,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.96/3,358.51 = 1,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.96x = 3,358.51 × 1,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.96x = 4,606,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,465.15/2,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.58

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