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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.64, 3,427.02 and 1,435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.64, 3,427.02 and 1,435.50 is: 1,980.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.64 : 3,427.02 = 1,435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.64/3,427.02 = 1,435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.64x = 3,427.02 × 1,435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.64x = 4,919,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,487.21/2,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.76

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