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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.15, 3,063.98 and 1,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.15, 3,063.98 and 1,436.48 is: 1,982.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.15 : 3,063.98 = 1,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.15/3,063.98 = 1,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.15x = 3,063.98 × 1,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.15x = 4,401,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,345.75/2,220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.45

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