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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.72, 3,265.18 and 1,436.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.72, 3,265.18 and 1,436.47 is: 2,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.72 : 3,265.18 = 1,436.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.72/3,265.18 = 1,436.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.72x = 3,265.18 × 1,436.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.72x = 4,690,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,333.11/2,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.78

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