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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.40, 5,074.32 and 1,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.40, 5,074.32 and 1,435.52 is: 2,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.40 : 5,074.32 = 1,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.40/5,074.32 = 1,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.40x = 5,074.32 × 1,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.40x = 7,284,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,287.85/3,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.59

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