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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.63, 2,413.67 and 1,435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.63, 2,413.67 and 1,435.93 is: 1,978.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.63 : 2,413.67 = 1,435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.63/2,413.67 = 1,435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.63x = 2,413.67 × 1,435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.63x = 3,465,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,847.95/1,751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.65

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