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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.47, 3,655.25 and 1,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.47, 3,655.25 and 1,049.84 is: 1,575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.47 : 3,655.25 = 1,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.47/3,655.25 = 1,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.47x = 3,655.25 × 1,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.47x = 3,837,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,414.45/2,435.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.64

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