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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.88, 4,010.34 and 2,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.88, 4,010.34 and 2,435.32 is: 3,365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.88 : 4,010.34 = 2,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.88/4,010.34 = 2,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.88x = 4,010.34 × 2,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.88x = 9,766,461.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766,461.21/2,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.56

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