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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.40, 3,175.59 and 1,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.40, 3,175.59 and 1,423.40 is: 2,135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.40 : 3,175.59 = 1,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.40/3,175.59 = 1,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.40x = 3,175.59 × 1,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.40x = 4,520,134.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,134.81/2,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.77

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