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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.04, 3,343.86 and 1,360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.04, 3,343.86 and 1,360.89 is: 1,878.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.04 : 3,343.86 = 1,360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.04/3,343.86 = 1,360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.04x = 3,343.86 × 1,360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.04x = 4,550,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,625.64/2,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.06

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