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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.90, 3,655.05 and 975.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.90, 3,655.05 and 975.10 is: 1,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.90 : 3,655.05 = 975.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.90/3,655.05 = 975.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.90x = 3,655.05 × 975.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.90x = 3,564,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,039.26/2,435.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.13

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