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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,095.92, 3,137.58 and 1,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,095.92, 3,137.58 and 1,436.40 is: 2,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,095.92 : 3,137.58 = 1,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,095.92/3,137.58 = 1,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,095.92x = 3,137.58 × 1,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,095.92x = 4,506,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,819.91/2,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.28

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