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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.74, 2,807.90 and 1,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.74, 2,807.90 and 1,436.60 is: 1,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.74 : 2,807.90 = 1,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.74/2,807.90 = 1,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.74x = 2,807.90 × 1,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.74x = 4,033,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,807.92/2,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.47

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