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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.68, 4,621.06 and 1,436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.68, 4,621.06 and 1,436.35 is: 2,155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.68 : 4,621.06 = 1,436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.68/4,621.06 = 1,436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.68x = 4,621.06 × 1,436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.68x = 6,637,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,459.53/3,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.25

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