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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.45, 3,353.81 and 1,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.45, 3,353.81 and 1,435.73 is: 1,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.45 : 3,353.81 = 1,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.45/3,353.81 = 1,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.45x = 3,353.81 × 1,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.45x = 4,815,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,141.68/2,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.17

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