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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.44, 3,015.79 and 1,423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.44, 3,015.79 and 1,423.89 is: 2,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.44 : 3,015.79 = 1,423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.44/3,015.79 = 1,423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.44x = 3,015.79 × 1,423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.44x = 4,294,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,153.22/2,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.12

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