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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.58, 3,358.92 and 1,549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.58, 3,358.92 and 1,549.86 is: 2,137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.58 : 3,358.92 = 1,549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.58/3,358.92 = 1,549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.58x = 3,358.92 × 1,549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.58x = 5,205,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,855.75/2,435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.42

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