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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.55, 3,344.76 and 1,375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.55, 3,344.76 and 1,375.50 is: 1,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.55 : 3,344.76 = 1,375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.55/3,344.76 = 1,375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.55x = 3,344.76 × 1,375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.55x = 4,600,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,717.38/2,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.34

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