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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.14, 3,185.70 and 1,423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.14, 3,185.70 and 1,423.41 is: 1,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.14 : 3,185.70 = 1,423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.14/3,185.70 = 1,423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.14x = 3,185.70 × 1,423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.14x = 4,534,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,557.24/2,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.74

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