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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.64, 3,343.30 and 1,374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.64, 3,343.30 and 1,374.68 is: 1,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.64 : 3,343.30 = 1,374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.64/3,343.30 = 1,374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.64x = 3,343.30 × 1,374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.64x = 4,595,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,967.64/2,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.09

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