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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.40, 3,202.44 and 1,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.40, 3,202.44 and 1,436.24 is: 1,982.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.40 : 3,202.44 = 1,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.40/3,202.44 = 1,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.40x = 3,202.44 × 1,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.40x = 4,599,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,472.43/2,320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.19

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