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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.83, 2,139.59 and 1,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.83, 2,139.59 and 1,343.64 is: 2,019.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.83 : 2,139.59 = 1,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.83/2,139.59 = 1,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.83x = 2,139.59 × 1,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.83x = 2,874,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,842.07/1,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.09

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