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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.78, 3,651.28 and 702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.78, 3,651.28 and 702.41 is: 1,053.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.78 : 3,651.28 = 702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.78/3,651.28 = 702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.78x = 3,651.28 × 702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.78x = 2,564,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,675.57/2,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.78

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