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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.52, 3,656.64 and 2,072.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.52, 3,656.64 and 2,072.64 is: 3,111.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.52 : 3,656.64 = 2,072.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.52/3,656.64 = 2,072.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.52x = 3,656.64 × 2,072.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.52x = 7,578,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578,898.33/2,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.82

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