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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.93, 2,157.23 and 1,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.93, 2,157.23 and 1,221.88 is: 1,834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.93 : 2,157.23 = 1,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.93/2,157.23 = 1,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.93x = 2,157.23 × 1,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.93x = 2,635,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,867.39/1,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.37

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