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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.54, 3,649.01 and 1,045.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.54, 3,649.01 and 1,045.91 is: 1,568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.54 : 3,649.01 = 1,045.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.54/3,649.01 = 1,045.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.54x = 3,649.01 × 1,045.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.54x = 3,816,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,512.57/2,432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.94

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