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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.52, 3,650.24 and 702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.52, 3,650.24 and 702.14 is: 1,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.52 : 3,650.24 = 702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.52/3,650.24 = 702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.52x = 3,650.24 × 702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.52x = 2,562,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,979.51/2,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.20

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