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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.10, 3,657.96 and 1,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.10, 3,657.96 and 1,033.29 is: 1,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.10 : 3,657.96 = 1,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.10/3,657.96 = 1,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.10x = 3,657.96 × 1,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.10x = 3,779,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,733.49/2,438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.28

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