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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.03, 3,352.95 and 1,435.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.03, 3,352.95 and 1,435.41 is: 1,980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.03 : 3,352.95 = 1,435.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.03/3,352.95 = 1,435.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.03x = 3,352.95 × 1,435.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.03x = 4,812,857.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,857.96/2,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.58

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