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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.04, 3,126.06 and 1,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.04, 3,126.06 and 1,436.60 is: 1,981.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.04 : 3,126.06 = 1,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.04/3,126.06 = 1,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.04x = 3,126.06 × 1,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.04x = 4,490,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490,897.80/2,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.83

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