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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.77, 3,354.27 and 1,435.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.77, 3,354.27 and 1,435.85 is: 1,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.77 : 3,354.27 = 1,435.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.77/3,354.27 = 1,435.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.77x = 3,354.27 × 1,435.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.77x = 4,816,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,237.87/2,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.37

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