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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.65, 3,361.19 and 1,316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.65, 3,361.19 and 1,316.59 is: 1,816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.65 : 3,361.19 = 1,316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.65/3,361.19 = 1,316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.65x = 3,361.19 × 1,316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.65x = 4,425,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,320.47/2,435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.89

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