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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.24, 3,267.90 and 1,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.24, 3,267.90 and 1,874.28 is: 2,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.24 : 3,267.90 = 1,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.24/3,267.90 = 1,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.24x = 3,267.90 × 1,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.24x = 6,124,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,959.61/2,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.84

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