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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.16, 3,125.20 and 1,436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.16, 3,125.20 and 1,436.64 is: 1,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.16 : 3,125.20 = 1,436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.16/3,125.20 = 1,436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.16x = 3,125.20 × 1,436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.16x = 4,489,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,787.33/2,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.98

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