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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.17, 3,344.16 and 1,375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.17, 3,344.16 and 1,375.30 is: 1,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.17 : 3,344.16 = 1,375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.17/3,344.16 = 1,375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.17x = 3,344.16 × 1,375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.17x = 4,599,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,223.25/2,423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.02

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