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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.75, 3,648.21 and 700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.75, 3,648.21 and 700.36 is: 1,050.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.75 : 3,648.21 = 700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.75/3,648.21 = 700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.75x = 3,648.21 × 700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.75x = 2,555,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,060.36/2,431.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.71

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