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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.97, 3,358.99 and 1,550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.97, 3,358.99 and 1,550.64 is: 2,138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.97 : 3,358.99 = 1,550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.97/3,358.99 = 1,550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.97x = 3,358.99 × 1,550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.97x = 5,208,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,563.58/2,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.19

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