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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.62, 3,203.07 and 1,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.62, 3,203.07 and 1,435.92 is: 1,981.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.62 : 3,203.07 = 1,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.62/3,203.07 = 1,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.62x = 3,203.07 × 1,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.62x = 4,599,352.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,352.27/2,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.95

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