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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.63, 3,649.07 and 701.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.63, 3,649.07 and 701.39 is: 1,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.63 : 3,649.07 = 701.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.63/3,649.07 = 701.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.63x = 3,649.07 × 701.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.63x = 2,559,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,404.72/2,432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.12

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