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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.96, 4,002.96 and 1,436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.96, 4,002.96 and 1,436.94 is: 2,153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.96 : 4,002.96 = 1,436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.96/4,002.96 = 1,436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.96x = 4,002.96 × 1,436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.96x = 5,752,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,013.34/2,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.54

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