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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.23, 3,427.25 and 1,435.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.23, 3,427.25 and 1,435.90 is: 1,981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.23 : 3,427.25 = 1,435.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.23/3,427.25 = 1,435.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.23x = 3,427.25 × 1,435.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.23x = 4,921,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,188.28/2,483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.77

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