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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.60, 3,652.44 and 896.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.60, 3,652.44 and 896.24 is: 1,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.60 : 3,652.44 = 896.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.60/3,652.44 = 896.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.60x = 3,652.44 × 896.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.60x = 3,273,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,462.83/2,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.01

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