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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.68, 5,498.52 and 2,435.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.68, 5,498.52 and 2,435.49 is: 3,653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.68 : 5,498.52 = 2,435.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.68/5,498.52 = 2,435.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.68x = 5,498.52 × 2,435.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.68x = 13,391,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,391,590.47/3,665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.24

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