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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.45, 3,360.98 and 1,491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.45, 3,360.98 and 1,491.22 is: 2,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.45 : 3,360.98 = 1,491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.45/3,360.98 = 1,491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.45x = 3,360.98 × 1,491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.45x = 5,011,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011,960.60/2,435.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.92

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