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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.96, 3,358.98 and 1,549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.96, 3,358.98 and 1,549.92 is: 2,138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.96 : 3,358.98 = 1,549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.96/3,358.98 = 1,549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.96x = 3,358.98 × 1,549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.96x = 5,206,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,150.28/2,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.96

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