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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.76, 3,360.87 and 1,491.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.76, 3,360.87 and 1,491.75 is: 2,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.76 : 3,360.87 = 1,491.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.76/3,360.87 = 1,491.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.76x = 3,360.87 × 1,491.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.76x = 5,013,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,577.82/2,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.32

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