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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.79, 3,343.44 and 1,374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.79, 3,343.44 and 1,374.85 is: 1,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.79 : 3,343.44 = 1,374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.79/3,343.44 = 1,374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.79x = 3,343.44 × 1,374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.79x = 4,596,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,720.13/2,422.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.29

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