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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.52, 3,203.07 and 1,434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.52, 3,203.07 and 1,434.46 is: 2,150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.52 : 3,203.07 = 1,434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.52/3,203.07 = 1,434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.52x = 3,203.07 × 1,434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.52x = 4,594,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,675.79/2,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.54

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