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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.89, 3,653.87 and 704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.89, 3,653.87 and 704.52 is: 1,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.89 : 3,653.87 = 704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.89/3,653.87 = 704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.89x = 3,653.87 × 704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.89x = 2,574,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,224.49/2,435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.79

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