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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.24, 3,652.86 and 2,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.24, 3,652.86 and 2,001.08 is: 3,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.24 : 3,652.86 = 2,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.24/3,652.86 = 2,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.24x = 3,652.86 × 2,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.24x = 7,309,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,665.09/2,435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.62

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