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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.22, 3,343.28 and 1,428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.22, 3,343.28 and 1,428.84 is: 1,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.22 : 3,343.28 = 1,428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.22/3,343.28 = 1,428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.22x = 3,343.28 × 1,428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.22x = 4,777,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,005.05/2,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.35

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