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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.10, 3,343.59 and 1,375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.10, 3,343.59 and 1,375.14 is: 1,897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.10 : 3,343.59 = 1,375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.10/3,343.59 = 1,375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.10x = 3,343.59 × 1,375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.10x = 4,597,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,904.35/2,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.53

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