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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.08, 3,203.69 and 1,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.08, 3,203.69 and 1,436.36 is: 1,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.08 : 3,203.69 = 1,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.08/3,203.69 = 1,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.08x = 3,203.69 × 1,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.08x = 4,601,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,652.17/2,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.55

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