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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.68, 3,360.18 and 1,875.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.68, 3,360.18 and 1,875.16 is: 2,586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.68 : 3,360.18 = 1,875.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.68/3,360.18 = 1,875.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.68x = 3,360.18 × 1,875.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.68x = 6,300,875.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,875.13/2,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.91

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