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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.83, 3,203.69 and 1,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.83, 3,203.69 and 1,441.76 is: 2,161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.83 : 3,203.69 = 1,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.83/3,203.69 = 1,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.83x = 3,203.69 × 1,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.83x = 4,618,928.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618,928.87/2,136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.58

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