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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.11, 3,344 and 1,375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.11, 3,344 and 1,375.27 is: 1,897.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.11 : 3,344 = 1,375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.11/3,344 = 1,375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.11x = 3,344 × 1,375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.11x = 4,598,902.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,902.88/2,423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.93

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