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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.35, 3,344.23 and 1,375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.35, 3,344.23 and 1,375.41 is: 1,898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.35 : 3,344.23 = 1,375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.35/3,344.23 = 1,375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.35x = 3,344.23 × 1,375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.35x = 4,599,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,687.38/2,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.07

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