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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.59, 3,369.21 and 1,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.59, 3,369.21 and 1,423.82 is: 2,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.59 : 3,369.21 = 1,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.59/3,369.21 = 1,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.59x = 3,369.21 × 1,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.59x = 4,797,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,131.74/2,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.35

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