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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.06, 6,520.48 and 1,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.06, 6,520.48 and 1,423.70 is: 2,136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.06 : 6,520.48 = 1,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.06/6,520.48 = 1,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.06x = 6,520.48 × 1,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.06x = 9,283,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,283,207.38/4,346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.01

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