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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.58, 3,361.32 and 1,387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.58, 3,361.32 and 1,387.98 is: 1,915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.58 : 3,361.32 = 1,387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.58/3,361.32 = 1,387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.58x = 3,361.32 × 1,387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.58x = 4,665,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,444.93/2,435.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.54

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