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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.15, 3,652.11 and 1,201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.15, 3,652.11 and 1,201.38 is: 1,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.15 : 3,652.11 = 1,201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.15/3,652.11 = 1,201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.15x = 3,652.11 × 1,201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.15x = 4,387,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,571.91/2,435.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.77

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