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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.52, 3,427.12 and 1,435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.52, 3,427.12 and 1,435.92 is: 1,981.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.52 : 3,427.12 = 1,435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.52/3,427.12 = 1,435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.52x = 3,427.12 × 1,435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.52x = 4,921,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,070.15/2,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.49

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