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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.40, 5,057.10 and 1,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.40, 5,057.10 and 1,423.08 is: 2,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.40 : 5,057.10 = 1,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.40/5,057.10 = 1,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.40x = 5,057.10 × 1,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.40x = 7,196,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196,657.87/3,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.62

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