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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.28, 6,536.70 and 1,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.28, 6,536.70 and 1,436.28 is: 2,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.28 : 6,536.70 = 1,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.28/6,536.70 = 1,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.28x = 6,536.70 × 1,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.28x = 9,388,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,531.48/4,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.18

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