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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.76, 3,201.12 and 1,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.76, 3,201.12 and 1,435.32 is: 1,981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.76 : 3,201.12 = 1,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.76/3,201.12 = 1,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.76x = 3,201.12 × 1,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.76x = 4,594,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,631.56/2,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.50

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