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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.22, 3,651.87 and 702.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.22, 3,651.87 and 702.98 is: 1,054.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.22 : 3,651.87 = 702.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.22/3,651.87 = 702.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.22x = 3,651.87 × 702.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.22x = 2,567,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,191.57/2,434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.63

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