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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.14, 4,004.25 and 1,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.14, 4,004.25 and 1,436.58 is: 2,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.14 : 4,004.25 = 1,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.14/4,004.25 = 1,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.14x = 4,004.25 × 1,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.14x = 5,752,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,425.47/2,668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.97

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