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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.40, 3,650.80 and 702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.40, 3,650.80 and 702.02 is: 1,053.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.40 : 3,650.80 = 702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.40/3,650.80 = 702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.40x = 3,650.80 × 702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.40x = 2,562,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,934.62/2,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.23

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