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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.29, 3,652.90 and 703.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.29, 3,652.90 and 703.92 is: 1,055.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.29 : 3,652.90 = 703.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.29/3,652.90 = 703.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.29x = 3,652.90 × 703.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.29x = 2,571,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,349.37/2,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.87

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