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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.96, 3,655.80 and 1,887.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.96, 3,655.80 and 1,887.36 is: 2,834.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.96 : 3,655.80 = 1,887.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.96/3,655.80 = 1,887.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.96x = 3,655.80 × 1,887.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.96x = 6,899,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,810.69/2,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.81

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