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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.22, 3,359.37 and 1,550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.22, 3,359.37 and 1,550.10 is: 2,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.22 : 3,359.37 = 1,550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.22/3,359.37 = 1,550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.22x = 3,359.37 × 1,550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.22x = 5,207,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207,359.44/2,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.35

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