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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.74, 3,652.65 and 1,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.74, 3,652.65 and 1,135.50 is: 1,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.74 : 3,652.65 = 1,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.74/3,652.65 = 1,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.74x = 3,652.65 × 1,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.74x = 4,147,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,584.08/2,434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.50

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