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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.20, 4,652.94 and 1,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.20, 4,652.94 and 1,436.13 is: 2,154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.20 : 4,652.94 = 1,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.20/4,652.94 = 1,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.20x = 4,652.94 × 1,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.20x = 6,682,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,226.72/3,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.72

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