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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.94, 3,139.92 and 1,436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.94, 3,139.92 and 1,436.04 is: 1,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.94 : 3,139.92 = 1,436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.94/3,139.92 = 1,436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.94x = 3,139.92 × 1,436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.94x = 4,509,050.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509,050.72/2,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.92

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