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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.07, 3,361.52 and 1,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.07, 3,361.52 and 1,595.80 is: 2,202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.07 : 3,361.52 = 1,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.07/3,361.52 = 1,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.07x = 3,361.52 × 1,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.07x = 5,364,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,313.62/2,435.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.94

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