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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.31, 6,084.52 and 1,423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.31, 6,084.52 and 1,423.71 is: 2,135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.31 : 6,084.52 = 1,423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.31/6,084.52 = 1,423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.31x = 6,084.52 × 1,423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.31x = 8,662,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,588.41/4,056.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.58

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