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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.46, 3,405.06 and 1,436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.46, 3,405.06 and 1,436.98 is: 2,155.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.46 : 3,405.06 = 1,436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.46/3,405.06 = 1,436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.46x = 3,405.06 × 1,436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.46x = 4,893,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,003.12/2,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.07

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