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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.68, 3,652.20 and 875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.68, 3,652.20 and 875.44 is: 1,312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.68 : 3,652.20 = 875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.68/3,652.20 = 875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.68x = 3,652.20 × 875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.68x = 3,197,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,281.97/2,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.69

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