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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.13, 3,344.00 and 1,375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.13, 3,344.00 and 1,375.13 is: 1,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.13 : 3,344.00 = 1,375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.13/3,344.00 = 1,375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.13x = 3,344.00 × 1,375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.13x = 4,598,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,411.12/2,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.72

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