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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.48, 3,269.91 and 1,374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.48, 3,269.91 and 1,374.78 is: 1,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.48 : 3,269.91 = 1,374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.48/3,269.91 = 1,374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.48x = 3,269.91 × 1,374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.48x = 4,495,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,400.00/2,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.21

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