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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.28, 3,657.78 and 2,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.28, 3,657.78 and 2,376.96 is: 3,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.28 : 3,657.78 = 2,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.28/3,657.78 = 2,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.28x = 3,657.78 × 2,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.28x = 8,694,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694,396.75/2,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.18

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