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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.55, 3,343.38 and 1,374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.55, 3,343.38 and 1,374.50 is: 1,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.55 : 3,343.38 = 1,374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.55/3,343.38 = 1,374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.55x = 3,343.38 × 1,374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.55x = 4,595,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,475.81/2,422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.96

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