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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.32, 3,538.95 and 1,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.32, 3,538.95 and 1,435.13 is: 2,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.32 : 3,538.95 = 1,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.32/3,538.95 = 1,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.32x = 3,538.95 × 1,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.32x = 5,078,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,853.31/2,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.68

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