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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.04, 3,360.96 and 1,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.04, 3,360.96 and 1,812.96 is: 2,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.04 : 3,360.96 = 1,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.04/3,360.96 = 1,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.04x = 3,360.96 × 1,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.04x = 6,093,286.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093,286.04/2,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.34

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