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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.92, 3,655.42 and 1,341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.92, 3,655.42 and 1,341.02 is: 2,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.92 : 3,655.42 = 1,341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.92/3,655.42 = 1,341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.92x = 3,655.42 × 1,341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.92x = 4,901,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,991.33/2,435.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.38

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