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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.17, 4,216.34 and 1,423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.17, 4,216.34 and 1,423.47 is: 2,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.17 : 4,216.34 = 1,423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.17/4,216.34 = 1,423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.17x = 4,216.34 × 1,423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.17x = 6,001,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,001,837.06/2,809.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.52

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