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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.73, 3,651.34 and 1,185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.73, 3,651.34 and 1,185.58 is: 1,777.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.73 : 3,651.34 = 1,185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.73/3,651.34 = 1,185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.73x = 3,651.34 × 1,185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.73x = 4,328,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,955.68/2,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.27

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