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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.06, 3,274.58 and 1,378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.06, 3,274.58 and 1,378.55 is: 1,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.06 : 3,274.58 = 1,378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.06/3,274.58 = 1,378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.06x = 3,274.58 × 1,378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.06x = 4,514,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,160.63/2,373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.25

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