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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.70, 4,853.72 and 1,385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.70, 4,853.72 and 1,385.53 is: 2,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.70 : 4,853.72 = 1,385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.70/4,853.72 = 1,385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.70x = 4,853.72 × 1,385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.70x = 6,724,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,966.00/3,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.36

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