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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.19, 4,007.96 and 1,423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.19, 4,007.96 and 1,423.97 is: 2,134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.19 : 4,007.96 = 1,423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.19/4,007.96 = 1,423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.19x = 4,007.96 × 1,423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.19x = 5,707,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,214.80/2,673.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.98

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