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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.47, 3,344.00 and 1,361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.47, 3,344.00 and 1,361.18 is: 1,878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.47 : 3,344.00 = 1,361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.47/3,344.00 = 1,361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.47x = 3,344.00 × 1,361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.47x = 4,551,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,790.81/2,423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.21

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