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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.87, 3,359.60 and 2,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.87, 3,359.60 and 2,237.31 is: 3,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.87 : 3,359.60 = 2,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.87/3,359.60 = 2,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.87x = 3,359.60 × 2,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.87x = 7,516,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,516,455.49/2,435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.74

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