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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.20, 3,061.19 and 1,423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.20, 3,061.19 and 1,423.37 is: 2,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.20 : 3,061.19 = 1,423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.20/3,061.19 = 1,423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.20x = 3,061.19 × 1,423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.20x = 4,357,217.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,217.22/2,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.64

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