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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.36, 3,344.34 and 1,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.36, 3,344.34 and 1,375.52 is: 1,898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.36 : 3,344.34 = 1,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.36/3,344.34 = 1,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.36x = 3,344.34 × 1,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.36x = 4,600,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,206.56/2,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.28

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