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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.53, 3,652.58 and 875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.53, 3,652.58 and 875.26 is: 1,312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.53 : 3,652.58 = 875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.53/3,652.58 = 875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.53x = 3,652.58 × 875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.53x = 3,196,965.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,965.21/2,435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.64

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