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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.73, 3,259.24 and 1,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.73, 3,259.24 and 1,774.24 is: 2,445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.73 : 3,259.24 = 1,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.73/3,259.24 = 1,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.73x = 3,259.24 × 1,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.73x = 5,782,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,673.98/2,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.38

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