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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.53, 3,607.13 and 1,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.53, 3,607.13 and 1,235.16 is: 1,852.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.53 : 3,607.13 = 1,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.53/3,607.13 = 1,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.53x = 3,607.13 × 1,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.53x = 4,455,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,385.78/2,404.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.91

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