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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.76, 3,646.68 and 1,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.76, 3,646.68 and 1,047 is: 1,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.76 : 3,646.68 = 1,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.76/3,646.68 = 1,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.76x = 3,646.68 × 1,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.76x = 3,818,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,073.96/2,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.44

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