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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.86, 3,649.32 and 701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.86, 3,649.32 and 701.50 is: 1,052.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.86 : 3,649.32 = 701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.86/3,649.32 = 701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.86x = 3,649.32 × 701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.86x = 2,559,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,997.98/2,432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.26

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