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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.28, 3,652.52 and 703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.28, 3,652.52 and 703.50 is: 1,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.28 : 3,652.52 = 703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.28/3,652.52 = 703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.28x = 3,652.52 × 703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.28x = 2,569,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,547.82/2,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.13

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