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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.39, 3,650.12 and 702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.39, 3,650.12 and 702.02 is: 1,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.39 : 3,650.12 = 702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.39/3,650.12 = 702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.39x = 3,650.12 × 702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.39x = 2,562,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,435.48/2,433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.03

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