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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.20, 3,651 and 2,022.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.20, 3,651 and 2,022.64 is: 3,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.20 : 3,651 = 2,022.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.20/3,651 = 2,022.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.20x = 3,651 × 2,022.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.20x = 7,384,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384,658.64/2,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.46

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