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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.94, 3,359.76 and 1,689.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.94, 3,359.76 and 1,689.90 is: 2,330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.94 : 3,359.76 = 1,689.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.94/3,359.76 = 1,689.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.94x = 3,359.76 × 1,689.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.94x = 5,677,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,677,658.42/2,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.79

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