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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.25, 2,775.96 and 1,423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.25, 2,775.96 and 1,423.11 is: 1,963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.25 : 2,775.96 = 1,423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.25/2,775.96 = 1,423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.25x = 2,775.96 × 1,423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.25x = 3,950,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,496.44/2,012.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.22

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