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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.86, 3,344.97 and 1,375.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.86, 3,344.97 and 1,375.81 is: 1,898.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.86 : 3,344.97 = 1,375.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.86/3,344.97 = 1,375.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.86x = 3,344.97 × 1,375.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.86x = 4,602,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,043.18/2,423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.64

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