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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.17, 3,353.79 and 1,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.17, 3,353.79 and 1,435.18 is: 1,980.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.17 : 3,353.79 = 1,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.17/3,353.79 = 1,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.17x = 3,353.79 × 1,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.17x = 4,813,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813,292.33/2,430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.64

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