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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.70, 3,655.44 and 975.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.70, 3,655.44 and 975.81 is: 1,464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.70 : 3,655.44 = 975.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.70/3,655.44 = 975.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.70x = 3,655.44 × 975.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.70x = 3,567,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,014.91/2,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.47

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