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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.68, 3,648.40 and 701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.68, 3,648.40 and 701.30 is: 1,051.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.68 : 3,648.40 = 701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.68/3,648.40 = 701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.68x = 3,648.40 × 701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.68x = 2,558,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,622.92/2,432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.77

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