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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.60, 3,384.90 and 1,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.60, 3,384.90 and 1,435.80 is: 2,153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.60 : 3,384.90 = 1,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.60/3,384.90 = 1,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.60x = 3,384.90 × 1,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.60x = 4,860,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,039.42/2,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.70

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