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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.48, 3,648.08 and 701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.48, 3,648.08 and 701.20 is: 1,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.48 : 3,648.08 = 701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.48/3,648.08 = 701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.48x = 3,648.08 × 701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.48x = 2,558,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,033.70/2,432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.62

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