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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.93, 3,652.90 and 1,048.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.93, 3,652.90 and 1,048.34 is: 1,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.93 : 3,652.90 = 1,048.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.93/3,652.90 = 1,048.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.93x = 3,652.90 × 1,048.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.93x = 3,829,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,487.70/2,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.73

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