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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.38, 2,149.86 and 1,247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.38, 2,149.86 and 1,247.88 is: 1,869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.38 : 2,149.86 = 1,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.38/2,149.86 = 1,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.38x = 2,149.86 × 1,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.38x = 2,682,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,767.30/1,435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.03

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