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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.29, 3,651.48 and 702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.29, 3,651.48 and 702.96 is: 1,054.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.29 : 3,651.48 = 702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.29/3,651.48 = 702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.29x = 3,651.48 × 702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.29x = 2,566,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,844.38/2,434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.45

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