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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.88, 3,345.18 and 1,375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.88, 3,345.18 and 1,375.86 is: 1,898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.88 : 3,345.18 = 1,375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.88/3,345.18 = 1,375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.88x = 3,345.18 × 1,375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.88x = 4,602,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,499.35/2,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.81

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