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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.01, 3,519.53 and 1,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.01, 3,519.53 and 1,423.77 is: 2,131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.01 : 3,519.53 = 1,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.01/3,519.53 = 1,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.01x = 3,519.53 × 1,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.01x = 5,011,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011,001.23/2,351.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.42

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