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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.98, 3,361.71 and 1,388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.98, 3,361.71 and 1,388.02 is: 1,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.98 : 3,361.71 = 1,388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.98/3,361.71 = 1,388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.98x = 3,361.71 × 1,388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.98x = 4,666,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,120.71/2,435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.50

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