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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.78, 3,207.94 and 1,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.78, 3,207.94 and 1,974.04 is: 2,722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.78 : 3,207.94 = 1,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.78/3,207.94 = 1,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.78x = 3,207.94 × 1,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.78x = 6,332,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332,601.88/2,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.79

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