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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.53, 3,034.74 and 1,436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.53, 3,034.74 and 1,436.79 is: 2,154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.53 : 3,034.74 = 1,436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.53/3,034.74 = 1,436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.53x = 3,034.74 × 1,436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.53x = 4,360,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,284.08/2,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.79

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