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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.63, 3,649.05 and 1,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.63, 3,649.05 and 1,045.02 is: 1,567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.63 : 3,649.05 = 1,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.63/3,649.05 = 1,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.63x = 3,649.05 × 1,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.63x = 3,813,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,323.39/2,432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.57

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