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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.68, 4,232.70 and 1,433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.68, 4,232.70 and 1,433.43 is: 2,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.68 : 4,232.70 = 1,433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.68/4,232.70 = 1,433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.68x = 4,232.70 × 1,433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.68x = 6,067,279.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,279.16/2,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.24

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