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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.34, 3,445.94 and 1,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.34, 3,445.94 and 1,435.16 is: 1,980.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.34 : 3,445.94 = 1,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.34/3,445.94 = 1,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.34x = 3,445.94 × 1,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.34x = 4,945,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,475.25/2,497.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.30

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