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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.01, 3,628.98 and 1,447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.01, 3,628.98 and 1,447.11 is: 2,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.01 : 3,628.98 = 1,447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.01/3,628.98 = 1,447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.01x = 3,628.98 × 1,447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.01x = 5,251,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,533.25/2,423.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.36

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