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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.36, 3,635.32 and 964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.36, 3,635.32 and 964.12 is: 1,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.36 : 3,635.32 = 964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.36/3,635.32 = 964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.36x = 3,635.32 × 964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.36x = 3,504,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,884.72/2,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.10

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