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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.32, 3,469.80 and 1,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.32, 3,469.80 and 1,436.12 is: 2,151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.32 : 3,469.80 = 1,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.32/3,469.80 = 1,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.32x = 3,469.80 × 1,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.32x = 4,983,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,049.18/2,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.28

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