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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.72, 3,649.26 and 701.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.72, 3,649.26 and 701.48 is: 1,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.72 : 3,649.26 = 701.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.72/3,649.26 = 701.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.72x = 3,649.26 × 701.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.72x = 2,559,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,882.90/2,432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.27

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