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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.23, 6,768.34 and 2,433.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.23, 6,768.34 and 2,433.21 is: 3,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.23 : 6,768.34 = 2,433.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.23/6,768.34 = 2,433.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.23x = 6,768.34 × 2,433.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.23x = 16,468,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,468,792.57/4,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.82

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