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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.40, 6,519.52 and 1,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.40, 6,519.52 and 1,423.52 is: 2,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.40 : 6,519.52 = 1,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.40/6,519.52 = 1,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.40x = 6,519.52 × 1,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.40x = 9,280,667.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280,667.11/4,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.25

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