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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.38, 4,755.27 and 1,436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.38, 4,755.27 and 1,436.82 is: 2,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.38 : 4,755.27 = 1,436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.38/4,755.27 = 1,436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.38x = 4,755.27 × 1,436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.38x = 6,832,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832,467.04/3,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.77

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