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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.86, 3,343.65 and 1,375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.86, 3,343.65 and 1,375.02 is: 1,897.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.86 : 3,343.65 = 1,375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.86/3,343.65 = 1,375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.86x = 3,343.65 × 1,375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.86x = 4,597,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,585.62/2,422.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.59

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