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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.27, 3,649.40 and 1,199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.27, 3,649.40 and 1,199.69 is: 1,800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.27 : 3,649.40 = 1,199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.27/3,649.40 = 1,199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.27x = 3,649.40 × 1,199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.27x = 4,378,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,124.44/2,432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.02

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