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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.81, 5,617.93 and 1,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.81, 5,617.93 and 1,436.13 is: 2,154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.81 : 5,617.93 = 1,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.81/5,617.93 = 1,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.81x = 5,617.93 × 1,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.81x = 8,068,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068,046.13/3,744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.46

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