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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.72, 4,525.52 and 1,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.72, 4,525.52 and 1,436.26 is: 2,153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.72 : 4,525.52 = 1,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.72/4,525.52 = 1,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.72x = 4,525.52 × 1,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.72x = 6,499,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,823.36/3,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.89

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