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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.05, 3,270.34 and 1,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.05, 3,270.34 and 1,374.96 is: 1,897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.05 : 3,270.34 = 1,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.05/3,270.34 = 1,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.05x = 3,270.34 × 1,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.05x = 4,496,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,586.69/2,370.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.25

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