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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.97, 3,357.57 and 1,438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.97, 3,357.57 and 1,438.48 is: 1,984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.97 : 3,357.57 = 1,438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.97/3,357.57 = 1,438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.97x = 3,357.57 × 1,438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.97x = 4,829,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,797.29/2,433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.33

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