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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.08, 3,343.64 and 1,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.08, 3,343.64 and 1,375.16 is: 1,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.08 : 3,343.64 = 1,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.08/3,343.64 = 1,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.08x = 3,343.64 × 1,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.08x = 4,598,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,039.98/2,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.60

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