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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.33, 3,343.90 and 1,361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.33, 3,343.90 and 1,361.15 is: 1,878.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.33 : 3,343.90 = 1,361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.33/3,343.90 = 1,361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.33x = 3,343.90 × 1,361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.33x = 4,551,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,525.96/2,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.22

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