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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.43, 3,022.01 and 1,435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.43, 3,022.01 and 1,435.45 is: 1,979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.43 : 3,022.01 = 1,435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.43/3,022.01 = 1,435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.43x = 3,022.01 × 1,435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.43x = 4,337,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,932.07/2,191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.50

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