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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.96, 3,361.80 and 1,388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.96, 3,361.80 and 1,388.09 is: 1,915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.96 : 3,361.80 = 1,388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.96/3,361.80 = 1,388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.96x = 3,361.80 × 1,388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.96x = 4,666,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,480.96/2,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.66

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