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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.59, 3,651.72 and 875.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.59, 3,651.72 and 875.57 is: 1,312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.59 : 3,651.72 = 875.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.59/3,651.72 = 875.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.59x = 3,651.72 × 875.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.59x = 3,197,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,314.94/2,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.75

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