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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.31, 3,141.77 and 1,436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.31, 3,141.77 and 1,436.45 is: 1,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.31 : 3,141.77 = 1,436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.31/3,141.77 = 1,436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.31x = 3,141.77 × 1,436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.31x = 4,512,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,985.12/2,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.59

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