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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.28, 3,386.76 and 1,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.28, 3,386.76 and 1,435 is: 2,151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.28 : 3,386.76 = 1,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.28/3,386.76 = 1,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.28x = 3,386.76 × 1,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.28x = 4,860,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,000.60/2,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.13

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