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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.58, 3,646.70 and 893.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.58, 3,646.70 and 893.22 is: 1,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.58 : 3,646.70 = 893.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.58/3,646.70 = 893.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.58x = 3,646.70 × 893.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.58x = 3,257,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,305.37/2,432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.03

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