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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.56, 4,962.79 and 1,435.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.56, 4,962.79 and 1,435.27 is: 2,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.56 : 4,962.79 = 1,435.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.56/4,962.79 = 1,435.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.56x = 4,962.79 × 1,435.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.56x = 7,122,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122,943.60/3,310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.58

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