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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.66, 4,333.77 and 2,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.66, 4,333.77 and 2,433.30 is: 3,645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.66 : 4,333.77 = 2,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.66/4,333.77 = 2,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.66x = 4,333.77 × 2,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.66x = 10,545,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,545,362.54/2,892.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.56

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