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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.44, 3,343.56 and 1,414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.44, 3,343.56 and 1,414.92 is: 1,952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.44 : 3,343.56 = 1,414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.44/3,343.56 = 1,414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.44x = 3,343.56 × 1,414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.44x = 4,730,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,877.15/2,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.13

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