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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.74, 2,895.44 and 1,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.74, 2,895.44 and 1,436.44 is: 1,979.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.74 : 2,895.44 = 1,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.74/2,895.44 = 1,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.74x = 2,895.44 × 1,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.74x = 4,159,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,122.19/2,100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.84

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