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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.25, 3,357.82 and 2,303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.25, 3,357.82 and 2,303.93 is: 3,176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.25 : 3,357.82 = 2,303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.25/3,357.82 = 2,303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.25x = 3,357.82 × 2,303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.25x = 7,736,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,182.23/2,435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.75

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