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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.61, 3,344.69 and 1,375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.61, 3,344.69 and 1,375.77 is: 1,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.61 : 3,344.69 = 1,375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.61/3,344.69 = 1,375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.61x = 3,344.69 × 1,375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.61x = 4,601,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,517.28/2,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.62

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