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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.25, 3,648.96 and 700.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.25, 3,648.96 and 700.86 is: 1,051.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.25 : 3,648.96 = 700.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.25/3,648.96 = 700.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.25x = 3,648.96 × 700.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.25x = 2,557,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,410.11/2,432.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.46

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