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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.68, 4,733.91 and 2,435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.68, 4,733.91 and 2,435.59 is: 3,360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.68 : 4,733.91 = 2,435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.68/4,733.91 = 2,435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.68x = 4,733.91 × 2,435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.68x = 11,529,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,529,869.77/3,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.82

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