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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.93, 3,653.50 and 1,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.93, 3,653.50 and 1,048.90 is: 1,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.93 : 3,653.50 = 1,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.93/3,653.50 = 1,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.93x = 3,653.50 × 1,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.93x = 3,832,132.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,132.64/2,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.17

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