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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.98, 3,619.47 and 1,436.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.98, 3,619.47 and 1,436.12 is: 2,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.98 : 3,619.47 = 1,436.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.98/3,619.47 = 1,436.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.98x = 3,619.47 × 1,436.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.98x = 5,197,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,993.26/2,412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.18

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