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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.78, 6,517.22 and 1,423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.78, 6,517.22 and 1,423.11 is: 2,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.78 : 6,517.22 = 1,423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.78/6,517.22 = 1,423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.78x = 6,517.22 × 1,423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.78x = 9,274,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,274,713.84/4,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.68

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