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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.08, 3,342.72 and 1,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.08, 3,342.72 and 1,374.72 is: 1,897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.08 : 3,342.72 = 1,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.08/3,342.72 = 1,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.08x = 3,342.72 × 1,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.08x = 4,595,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,304.04/2,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.26

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