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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.35, 3,342.78 and 1,374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.35, 3,342.78 and 1,374.39 is: 1,896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.35 : 3,342.78 = 1,374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.35/3,342.78 = 1,374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.35x = 3,342.78 × 1,374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.35x = 4,594,283.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,283.40/2,422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.62

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