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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.88, 3,656.08 and 1,120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.88, 3,656.08 and 1,120.34 is: 1,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.88 : 3,656.08 = 1,120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.88/3,656.08 = 1,120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.88x = 3,656.08 × 1,120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.88x = 4,096,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,052.67/2,435.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.55

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