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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.87, 3,649.81 and 789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.87, 3,649.81 and 789.28 is: 1,184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.87 : 3,649.81 = 789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.87/3,649.81 = 789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.87x = 3,649.81 × 789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.87x = 2,880,735.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,735.17/2,432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.09

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