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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.67, 3,655.13 and 896.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.67, 3,655.13 and 896.67 is: 1,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.67 : 3,655.13 = 896.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.67/3,655.13 = 896.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.67x = 3,655.13 × 896.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.67x = 3,277,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,445.42/2,435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.60

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