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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.52, 3,653.24 and 704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.52, 3,653.24 and 704.14 is: 1,056.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.52 : 3,653.24 = 704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.52/3,653.24 = 704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.52x = 3,653.24 × 704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.52x = 2,572,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,392.41/2,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.20

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