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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.68, 6,517.56 and 1,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.68, 6,517.56 and 1,423.28 is: 2,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.68 : 6,517.56 = 1,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.68/6,517.56 = 1,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.68x = 6,517.56 × 1,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.68x = 9,276,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,276,312.80/4,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.10

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