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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.54, 4,079.48 and 1,423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.54, 4,079.48 and 1,423.26 is: 2,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.54 : 4,079.48 = 1,423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.54/4,079.48 = 1,423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.54x = 4,079.48 × 1,423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.54x = 5,806,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806,160.70/2,724.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.06

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