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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.64, 3,427.53 and 1,435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.64, 3,427.53 and 1,435.77 is: 1,981.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.64 : 3,427.53 = 1,435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.64/3,427.53 = 1,435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.64x = 3,427.53 × 1,435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.64x = 4,921,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,144.75/2,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.42

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