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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.64, 3,648.98 and 1,045.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.64, 3,648.98 and 1,045.88 is: 1,568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.64 : 3,648.98 = 1,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.64/3,648.98 = 1,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.64x = 3,648.98 × 1,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.64x = 3,816,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,395.20/2,432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.83

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