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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.40, 2,406.15 and 1,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.40, 2,406.15 and 1,423.20 is: 2,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.40 : 2,406.15 = 1,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.40/2,406.15 = 1,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.40x = 2,406.15 × 1,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.40x = 3,424,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,432.68/1,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.40

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