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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.16, 3,648.84 and 700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.16, 3,648.84 and 700.76 is: 1,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.16 : 3,648.84 = 700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.16/3,648.84 = 700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.16x = 3,648.84 × 700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.16x = 2,556,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,961.12/2,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.31

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