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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.59, 3,647.30 and 1,045.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.59, 3,647.30 and 1,045.53 is: 1,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.59 : 3,647.30 = 1,045.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.59/3,647.30 = 1,045.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.59x = 3,647.30 × 1,045.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.59x = 3,813,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,356.34/2,432.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.61

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