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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.82, 3,247.07 and 1,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.82, 3,247.07 and 1,436.94 is: 2,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.82 : 3,247.07 = 1,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.82/3,247.07 = 1,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.82x = 3,247.07 × 1,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.82x = 4,665,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,837.58/2,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.33

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