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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.09, 3,344.23 and 1,479.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.09, 3,344.23 and 1,479.43 is: 2,041.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.09 : 3,344.23 = 1,479.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.09/3,344.23 = 1,479.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.09x = 3,344.23 × 1,479.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.09x = 4,947,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,542.13/2,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.83

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