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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.65, 4,556.68 and 1,436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.65, 4,556.68 and 1,436.08 is: 2,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.65 : 4,556.68 = 1,436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.65/4,556.68 = 1,436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.65x = 4,556.68 × 1,436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.65x = 6,543,757.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543,757.01/3,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.10

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