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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.30, 3,344.16 and 1,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.30, 3,344.16 and 1,375.40 is: 1,898.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.30 : 3,344.16 = 1,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.30/3,344.16 = 1,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.30x = 3,344.16 × 1,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.30x = 4,599,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,557.66/2,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.06

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