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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374, 3,276.12 and 1,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374, 3,276.12 and 1,326.28 is: 1,830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374 : 3,276.12 = 1,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374/3,276.12 = 1,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374x = 3,276.12 × 1,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374x = 4,345,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,052.43/2,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.27

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