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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.84, 3,446.85 and 1,435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.84, 3,446.85 and 1,435.45 is: 1,980.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.84 : 3,446.85 = 1,435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.84/3,446.85 = 1,435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.84x = 3,446.85 × 1,435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.84x = 4,947,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,774.37/2,497.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.82

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