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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.01, 2,154.02 and 952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.01, 2,154.02 and 952.44 is: 1,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.01 : 2,154.02 = 952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.01/2,154.02 = 952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.01x = 2,154.02 × 952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.01x = 2,051,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,570.05/1,436.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.66

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