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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.75, 3,652.31 and 1,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.75, 3,652.31 and 1,185.92 is: 1,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.75 : 3,652.31 = 1,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.75/3,652.31 = 1,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.75x = 3,652.31 × 1,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.75x = 4,331,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,350.68/2,435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.24

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