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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.87, 3,655.13 and 1,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.87, 3,655.13 and 1,050.57 is: 1,576.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.87 : 3,655.13 = 1,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.87/3,655.13 = 1,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.87x = 3,655.13 × 1,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.87x = 3,839,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,964.67/2,435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.42

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