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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.73, 3,522.12 and 1,423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.73, 3,522.12 and 1,423.49 is: 2,132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.73 : 3,522.12 = 1,423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.73/3,522.12 = 1,423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.73x = 3,522.12 × 1,423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.73x = 5,013,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,684.99/2,350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.82

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