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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.90, 3,344.66 and 1,347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.90, 3,344.66 and 1,347.16 is: 1,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.90 : 3,344.66 = 1,347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.90/3,344.66 = 1,347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.90x = 3,344.66 × 1,347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.90x = 4,505,792.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,792.17/2,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.90

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