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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.83, 3,201.17 and 1,435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.83, 3,201.17 and 1,435.10 is: 1,979.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.83 : 3,201.17 = 1,435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.83/3,201.17 = 1,435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.83x = 3,201.17 × 1,435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.83x = 4,593,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,975.89/2,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.45

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