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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.62, 3,344.61 and 1,375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.62, 3,344.61 and 1,375.66 is: 1,898.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.62 : 3,344.61 = 1,375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.62/3,344.61 = 1,375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.62x = 3,344.61 × 1,375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.62x = 4,601,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,046.19/2,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.42

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