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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.94, 3,652.90 and 875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.94, 3,652.90 and 875.48 is: 1,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.94 : 3,652.90 = 875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.94/3,652.90 = 875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.94x = 3,652.90 × 875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.94x = 3,198,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,020.44/2,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.85

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