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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.78, 3,361.30 and 1,373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.78, 3,361.30 and 1,373.87 is: 1,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.78 : 3,361.30 = 1,373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.78/3,361.30 = 1,373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.78x = 3,361.30 × 1,373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.78x = 4,617,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,989.23/2,435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.90

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