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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.58, 3,653.55 and 1,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.58, 3,653.55 and 1,048.68 is: 1,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.58 : 3,653.55 = 1,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.58/3,653.55 = 1,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.58x = 3,653.55 × 1,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.58x = 3,831,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,404.81/2,435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.10

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