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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.23, 5,441.17 and 1,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.23, 5,441.17 and 1,436.80 is: 2,155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.23 : 5,441.17 = 1,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.23/5,441.17 = 1,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.23x = 5,441.17 × 1,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.23x = 7,817,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817,855.86/3,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.92

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