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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.53, 4,230.48 and 1,436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.53, 4,230.48 and 1,436.59 is: 2,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.53 : 4,230.48 = 1,436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.53/4,230.48 = 1,436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.53x = 4,230.48 × 1,436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.53x = 6,077,444.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,077,444.06/2,821.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.95

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