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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.98, 3,352.98 and 1,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.98, 3,352.98 and 1,435.12 is: 1,980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.98 : 3,352.98 = 1,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.98/3,352.98 = 1,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.98x = 3,352.98 × 1,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.98x = 4,811,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,928.66/2,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.23

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