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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.09, 3,274.84 and 1,378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.09, 3,274.84 and 1,378.93 is: 1,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.09 : 3,274.84 = 1,378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.09/3,274.84 = 1,378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.09x = 3,274.84 × 1,378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.09x = 4,515,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,773.18/2,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.91

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