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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.50, 3,344.43 and 1,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.50, 3,344.43 and 1,319.50 is: 1,820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.50 : 3,344.43 = 1,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.50/3,344.43 = 1,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.50x = 3,344.43 × 1,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.50x = 4,412,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,975.39/2,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.91

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