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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.76, 4,101.34 and 1,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.76, 4,101.34 and 1,435 is: 2,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.76 : 4,101.34 = 1,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.76/4,101.34 = 1,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.76x = 4,101.34 × 1,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.76x = 5,885,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,422.90/2,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.66

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