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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.96, 3,205.23 and 1,435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.96, 3,205.23 and 1,435.90 is: 2,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.96 : 3,205.23 = 1,435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.96/3,205.23 = 1,435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.96x = 3,205.23 × 1,435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.96x = 4,602,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,389.76/2,137.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.70

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