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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.94, 3,361.35 and 1,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.94, 3,361.35 and 1,492 is: 2,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.94 : 3,361.35 = 1,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.94/3,361.35 = 1,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.94x = 3,361.35 × 1,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.94x = 5,015,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,134.20/2,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.81

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