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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.58, 6,082.68 and 1,423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.58, 6,082.68 and 1,423.41 is: 2,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.58 : 6,082.68 = 1,423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.58/6,082.68 = 1,423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.58x = 6,082.68 × 1,423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.58x = 8,658,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,147.54/4,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.35

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