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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.89, 3,032.32 and 1,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.89, 3,032.32 and 1,435.18 is: 2,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.89 : 3,032.32 = 1,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.89/3,032.32 = 1,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.89x = 3,032.32 × 1,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.89x = 4,351,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,925.02/2,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.40

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