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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.59, 3,467.00 and 1,435.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.59, 3,467.00 and 1,435.79 is: 1,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.59 : 3,467.00 = 1,435.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.59/3,467.00 = 1,435.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.59x = 3,467.00 × 1,435.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.59x = 4,977,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977,870.18/2,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.17

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