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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.02, 3,360.18 and 1,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.02, 3,360.18 and 1,387 is: 1,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.02 : 3,360.18 = 1,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.02/3,360.18 = 1,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.02x = 3,360.18 × 1,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.02x = 4,660,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,569.66/2,435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.98

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