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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.90, 5,255.76 and 1,423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.90, 5,255.76 and 1,423.07 is: 2,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.90 : 5,255.76 = 1,423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.90/5,255.76 = 1,423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.90x = 5,255.76 × 1,423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.90x = 7,479,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,309.15/3,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.17

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