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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.85, 3,344.85 and 1,375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.85, 3,344.85 and 1,375.89 is: 1,898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.85 : 3,344.85 = 1,375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.85/3,344.85 = 1,375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.85x = 3,344.85 × 1,375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.85x = 4,602,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,145.67/2,423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.69

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