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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.43, 3,645.91 and 1,045.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.43, 3,645.91 and 1,045.51 is: 1,567.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.43 : 3,645.91 = 1,045.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.43/3,645.91 = 1,045.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.43x = 3,645.91 × 1,045.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.43x = 3,811,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,827.56/2,432.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.09

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