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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.94, 3,347.01 and 1,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.94, 3,347.01 and 1,975.88 is: 2,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.94 : 3,347.01 = 1,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.94/3,347.01 = 1,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.94x = 3,347.01 × 1,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.94x = 6,613,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,290.12/2,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.32

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