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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.32, 3,648 and 788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.32, 3,648 and 788.64 is: 1,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.32 : 3,648 = 788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.32/3,648 = 788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.32x = 3,648 × 788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.32x = 2,876,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,958.72/2,432.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.80

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