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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.53, 3,651.80 and 703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.53, 3,651.80 and 703.16 is: 1,054.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.53 : 3,651.80 = 703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.53/3,651.80 = 703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.53x = 3,651.80 × 703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.53x = 2,567,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,799.69/2,434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.74

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