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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.04, 2,819.94 and 1,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.04, 2,819.94 and 1,423.40 is: 1,963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.04 : 2,819.94 = 1,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.04/2,819.94 = 1,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.04x = 2,819.94 × 1,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.04x = 4,013,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,902.60/2,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.71

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