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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.82, 3,468.30 and 1,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.82, 3,468.30 and 1,436.32 is: 2,152.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.82 : 3,468.30 = 1,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.82/3,468.30 = 1,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.82x = 3,468.30 × 1,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.82x = 4,981,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,588.66/2,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.97

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