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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.67, 3,623.33 and 1,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.67, 3,623.33 and 1,435.02 is: 2,147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.67 : 3,623.33 = 1,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.67/3,623.33 = 1,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.67x = 3,623.33 × 1,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.67x = 5,199,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,541.02/2,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.09

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