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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.02, 3,426.60 and 1,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.02, 3,426.60 and 1,435.06 is: 1,980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.02 : 3,426.60 = 1,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.02/3,426.60 = 1,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.02x = 3,426.60 × 1,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.02x = 4,917,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,376.60/2,483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.40

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