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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.94, 3,348.33 and 1,899.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.94, 3,348.33 and 1,899.46 is: 2,623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.94 : 3,348.33 = 1,899.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.94/3,348.33 = 1,899.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.94x = 3,348.33 × 1,899.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.94x = 6,360,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,018.90/2,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.84

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