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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.55, 3,141.66 and 1,436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.55, 3,141.66 and 1,436.77 is: 1,981.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.55 : 3,141.66 = 1,436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.55/3,141.66 = 1,436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.55x = 3,141.66 × 1,436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.55x = 4,513,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,842.84/2,277.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.89

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