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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.35, 3,650.59 and 952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.35, 3,650.59 and 952.54 is: 1,427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.35 : 3,650.59 = 952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.35/3,650.59 = 952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.35x = 3,650.59 × 952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.35x = 3,477,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,333.00/2,435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.86

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