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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.04, 3,251.77 and 1,436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.04, 3,251.77 and 1,436.99 is: 2,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.04 : 3,251.77 = 1,436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.04/3,251.77 = 1,436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.04x = 3,251.77 × 1,436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.04x = 4,672,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,760.97/2,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.31

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