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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.67, 4,214.45 and 1,423.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.67, 4,214.45 and 1,423.10 is: 2,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.67 : 4,214.45 = 1,423.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.67/4,214.45 = 1,423.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.67x = 4,214.45 × 1,423.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.67x = 5,997,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997,597.89/2,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.11

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