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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.79, 3,353.57 and 1,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.79, 3,353.57 and 1,435.92 is: 1,981.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.79 : 3,353.57 = 1,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.79/3,353.57 = 1,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.79x = 3,353.57 × 1,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.79x = 4,815,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,458.23/2,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.84

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