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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.79, 3,652.38 and 1,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.79, 3,652.38 and 1,048.16 is: 1,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.79 : 3,652.38 = 1,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.79/3,652.38 = 1,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.79x = 3,652.38 × 1,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.79x = 3,828,260.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,260.36/2,434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.32

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