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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.13, 3,343.98 and 1,375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.13, 3,343.98 and 1,375.26 is: 1,897.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.13 : 3,343.98 = 1,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.13/3,343.98 = 1,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.13x = 3,343.98 × 1,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.13x = 4,598,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,841.93/2,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.89

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