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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.44, 3,344.52 and 1,375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.44, 3,344.52 and 1,375.57 is: 1,898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.44 : 3,344.52 = 1,375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.44/3,344.52 = 1,375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.44x = 3,344.52 × 1,375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.44x = 4,600,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,621.38/2,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.38

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