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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.64, 3,607.17 and 1,235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.64, 3,607.17 and 1,235.16 is: 1,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.64 : 3,607.17 = 1,235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.64/3,607.17 = 1,235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.64x = 3,607.17 × 1,235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.64x = 4,455,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,432.10/2,405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.08

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