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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.46, 3,344.04 and 1,375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.46, 3,344.04 and 1,375.32 is: 1,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.46 : 3,344.04 = 1,375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.46/3,344.04 = 1,375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.46x = 3,344.04 × 1,375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.46x = 4,599,125.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,125.09/2,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.75

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