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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.09, 3,652.65 and 703.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.09, 3,652.65 and 703.71 is: 1,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.09 : 3,652.65 = 703.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.09/3,652.65 = 703.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.09x = 3,652.65 × 703.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.09x = 2,570,406.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,406.33/2,435.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.57

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