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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.79, 3,363.36 and 2,313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.79, 3,363.36 and 2,313.48 is: 3,194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.79 : 3,363.36 = 2,313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.79/3,363.36 = 2,313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.79x = 3,363.36 × 2,313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.79x = 7,781,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781,066.09/2,435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.47

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