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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.06, 4,083.81 and 1,423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.06, 4,083.81 and 1,423.93 is: 2,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.06 : 4,083.81 = 1,423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.06/4,083.81 = 1,423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.06x = 4,083.81 × 1,423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.06x = 5,815,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,059.57/2,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.92

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