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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.46, 3,344.37 and 1,375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.46, 3,344.37 and 1,375.53 is: 1,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.46 : 3,344.37 = 1,375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.46/3,344.37 = 1,375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.46x = 3,344.37 × 1,375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.46x = 4,600,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,281.27/2,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.23

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