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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.83, 3,657.26 and 1,508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.83, 3,657.26 and 1,508.56 is: 2,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.83 : 3,657.26 = 1,508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.83/3,657.26 = 1,508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.83x = 3,657.26 × 1,508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.83x = 5,517,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,517,190.77/2,435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.02

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