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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.26, 3,343.14 and 1,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.26, 3,343.14 and 1,374.30 is: 1,896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.26 : 3,343.14 = 1,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.26/3,343.14 = 1,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.26x = 3,343.14 × 1,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.26x = 4,594,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,477.30/2,422.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.77

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