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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.29, 3,654.33 and 1,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.29, 3,654.33 and 1,029.60 is: 1,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.29 : 3,654.33 = 1,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.29/3,654.33 = 1,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.29x = 3,654.33 × 1,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.29x = 3,762,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,479.90/2,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.98

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