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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.46, 5,057.73 and 1,423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.46, 5,057.73 and 1,423.95 is: 2,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.46 : 5,057.73 = 1,423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.46/5,057.73 = 1,423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.46x = 5,057.73 × 1,423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.46x = 7,201,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,954.63/3,371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.15

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