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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.34, 3,446.49 and 1,435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.34, 3,446.49 and 1,435.45 is: 1,981.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.34 : 3,446.49 = 1,435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.34/3,446.49 = 1,435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.34x = 3,446.49 × 1,435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.34x = 4,947,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,255.45/2,497.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.01

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