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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.80, 3,065.34 and 1,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.80, 3,065.34 and 1,436.52 is: 1,981.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.80 : 3,065.34 = 1,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.80/3,065.34 = 1,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.80x = 3,065.34 × 1,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.80x = 4,403,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,422.22/2,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.92

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