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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.32, 3,468.30 and 1,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.32, 3,468.30 and 1,435.12 is: 2,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.32 : 3,468.30 = 1,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.32/3,468.30 = 1,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.32x = 3,468.30 × 1,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.32x = 4,977,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,426.70/2,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.78

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