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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.80, 3,651.84 and 1,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.80, 3,651.84 and 1,136.32 is: 1,703.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.80 : 3,651.84 = 1,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.80/3,651.84 = 1,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.80x = 3,651.84 × 1,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.80x = 4,149,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,658.83/2,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.61

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