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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.76, 3,654.66 and 1,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.76, 3,654.66 and 1,049.40 is: 1,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.76 : 3,654.66 = 1,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.76/3,654.66 = 1,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.76x = 3,654.66 × 1,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.76x = 3,835,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,200.20/2,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.54

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