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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.07, 4,525.65 and 1,436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.07, 4,525.65 and 1,436.58 is: 2,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.07 : 4,525.65 = 1,436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.07/4,525.65 = 1,436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.07x = 4,525.65 × 1,436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.07x = 6,501,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501,428.47/3,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.60

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