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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.18, 3,343.74 and 1,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.18, 3,343.74 and 1,375.04 is: 1,897.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.18 : 3,343.74 = 1,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.18/3,343.74 = 1,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.18x = 3,343.74 × 1,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.18x = 4,597,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,776.25/2,423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.41

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