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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423, 3,343.77 and 1,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423, 3,343.77 and 1,375.16 is: 1,897.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423 : 3,343.77 = 1,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423/3,343.77 = 1,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423x = 3,343.77 × 1,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423x = 4,598,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,218.75/2,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.74

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