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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.60, 3,654.56 and 1,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.60, 3,654.56 and 1,136.88 is: 1,705.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.60 : 3,654.56 = 1,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.60/3,654.56 = 1,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.60x = 3,654.56 × 1,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.60x = 4,154,796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,796.17/2,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.86

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