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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.84, 4,901.58 and 2,435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.84, 4,901.58 and 2,435.58 is: 3,360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.84 : 4,901.58 = 2,435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.84/4,901.58 = 2,435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.84x = 4,901.58 × 2,435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.84x = 11,938,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,938,190.22/3,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.18

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