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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.77, 3,360.73 and 1,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.77, 3,360.73 and 1,373.32 is: 1,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.77 : 3,360.73 = 1,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.77/3,360.73 = 1,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.77x = 3,360.73 × 1,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.77x = 4,615,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,357.72/2,435.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.82

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