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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.46, 3,651.57 and 1,340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.46, 3,651.57 and 1,340.34 is: 2,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.46 : 3,651.57 = 1,340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.46/3,651.57 = 1,340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.46x = 3,651.57 × 1,340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.46x = 4,894,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,345.33/2,435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.62

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