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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.85, 3,360.29 and 2,341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.85, 3,360.29 and 2,341.55 is: 3,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.85 : 3,360.29 = 2,341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.85/3,360.29 = 2,341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.85x = 3,360.29 × 2,341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.85x = 7,868,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,868,258.54/2,435.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.19

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