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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,080.97, 4,623.88 and 1,436.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,080.97, 4,623.88 and 1,436.67 is: 2,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,080.97 : 4,623.88 = 1,436.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,080.97/4,623.88 = 1,436.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,080.97x = 4,623.88 × 1,436.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,080.97x = 6,642,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,966.56/3,080.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.13

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