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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.05, 3,068.08 and 1,436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.05, 3,068.08 and 1,436.54 is: 1,982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.05 : 3,068.08 = 1,436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.05/3,068.08 = 1,436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.05x = 3,068.08 × 1,436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.05x = 4,407,400.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,400.71/2,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.60

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