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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.02, 3,356.48 and 1,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.02, 3,356.48 and 1,370.18 is: 1,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.02 : 3,356.48 = 1,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.02/3,356.48 = 1,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.02x = 3,356.48 × 1,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.02x = 4,598,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,981.77/2,432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.01

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