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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.43, 3,359.48 and 1,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.43, 3,359.48 and 1,372.23 is: 1,893.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.43 : 3,359.48 = 1,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.43/3,359.48 = 1,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.43x = 3,359.48 × 1,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.43x = 4,609,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,972.38/2,434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.65

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