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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.03, 3,359.94 and 1,386.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.03, 3,359.94 and 1,386.89 is: 1,913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.03 : 3,359.94 = 1,386.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.03/3,359.94 = 1,386.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.03x = 3,359.94 × 1,386.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.03x = 4,659,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,867.19/2,435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.68

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