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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.73, 3,387.87 and 1,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.73, 3,387.87 and 1,435.92 is: 2,150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.73 : 3,387.87 = 1,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.73/3,387.87 = 1,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.73x = 3,387.87 × 1,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.73x = 4,864,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,710.29/2,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.88

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