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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.98, 3,358.86 and 1,386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.98, 3,358.86 and 1,386.02 is: 1,912.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.98 : 3,358.86 = 1,386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.98/3,358.86 = 1,386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.98x = 3,358.86 × 1,386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.98x = 4,655,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,447.14/2,433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.69

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