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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422, 3,342.36 and 1,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422, 3,342.36 and 1,374.28 is: 1,896.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422 : 3,342.36 = 1,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422/3,342.36 = 1,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422x = 3,342.36 × 1,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422x = 4,593,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,338.50/2,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.51

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