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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.60, 3,655.80 and 1,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.60, 3,655.80 and 1,204.40 is: 1,807.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.60 : 3,655.80 = 1,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.60/3,655.80 = 1,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.60x = 3,655.80 × 1,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.60x = 4,403,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,045.52/2,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.79

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