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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.84, 6,028.83 and 1,423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.84, 6,028.83 and 1,423.17 is: 2,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.84 : 6,028.83 = 1,423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.84/6,028.83 = 1,423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.84x = 6,028.83 × 1,423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.84x = 8,580,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580,049.99/4,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.89

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