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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865.24, 4,301.51 and 2,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865.24, 4,301.51 and 2,435.13 is: 3,655.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865.24 : 4,301.51 = 2,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865.24/4,301.51 = 2,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865.24x = 4,301.51 × 2,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865.24x = 10,474,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,474,723.87/2,865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.79

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