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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.57, 3,656.49 and 2,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.57, 3,656.49 and 2,091.12 is: 3,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.57 : 3,656.49 = 2,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.57/3,656.49 = 2,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.57x = 3,656.49 × 2,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.57x = 7,646,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646,159.37/2,435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.37

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