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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.79, 3,653.88 and 1,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.79, 3,653.88 and 1,049.16 is: 1,573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.79 : 3,653.88 = 1,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.79/3,653.88 = 1,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.79x = 3,653.88 × 1,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.79x = 3,833,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,504.74/2,435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.82

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