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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.20, 3,652.08 and 703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.20, 3,652.08 and 703.60 is: 1,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.20 : 3,652.08 = 703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.20/3,652.08 = 703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.20x = 3,652.08 × 703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.20x = 2,569,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,603.49/2,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.19

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