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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.25, 4,347.61 and 1,436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.25, 4,347.61 and 1,436.93 is: 2,152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.25 : 4,347.61 = 1,436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.25/4,347.61 = 1,436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.25x = 4,347.61 × 1,436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.25x = 6,247,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,211.24/2,902.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.54

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