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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.28, 3,648.48 and 701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.28, 3,648.48 and 701.04 is: 1,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.28 : 3,648.48 = 701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.28/3,648.48 = 701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.28x = 3,648.48 × 701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.28x = 2,557,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,730.42/2,432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.58

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