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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.76, 3,931.72 and 1,435.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.76, 3,931.72 and 1,435.56 is: 2,152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.76 : 3,931.72 = 1,435.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.76/3,931.72 = 1,435.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.76x = 3,931.72 × 1,435.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.76x = 5,644,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,219.96/2,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.84

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