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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.33, 3,345.44 and 1,428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.33, 3,345.44 and 1,428.93 is: 1,972.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.33 : 3,345.44 = 1,428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.33/3,345.44 = 1,428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.33x = 3,345.44 × 1,428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.33x = 4,780,399.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,399.58/2,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.66

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