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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.55, 3,152.34 and 1,435.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.55, 3,152.34 and 1,435.05 is: 1,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.55 : 3,152.34 = 1,435.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.55/3,152.34 = 1,435.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.55x = 3,152.34 × 1,435.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.55x = 4,523,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,765.52/2,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.29

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