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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.64, 3,360.72 and 1,491.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.64, 3,360.72 and 1,491.66 is: 2,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.64 : 3,360.72 = 1,491.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.64/3,360.72 = 1,491.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.64x = 3,360.72 × 1,491.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.64x = 5,013,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,051.60/2,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.21

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