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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.37, 4,751.06 and 1,436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.37, 4,751.06 and 1,436.49 is: 2,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.37 : 4,751.06 = 1,436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.37/4,751.06 = 1,436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.37x = 4,751.06 × 1,436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.37x = 6,824,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,824,843.00/3,167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.74

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