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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.98, 4,235.36 and 1,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.98, 4,235.36 and 1,435.84 is: 2,153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.98 : 4,235.36 = 1,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.98/4,235.36 = 1,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.98x = 4,235.36 × 1,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.98x = 6,081,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,081,281.53/2,823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.45

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