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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.28, 3,359.61 and 1,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.28, 3,359.61 and 1,595.67 is: 2,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.28 : 3,359.61 = 1,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.28/3,359.61 = 1,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.28x = 3,359.61 × 1,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.28x = 5,360,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,828.89/2,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.32

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