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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369.70, 5,053.92 and 1,423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369.70, 5,053.92 and 1,423.27 is: 2,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369.70 : 5,053.92 = 1,423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369.70/5,053.92 = 1,423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369.70x = 5,053.92 × 1,423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369.70x = 7,193,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,092.72/3,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.64

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