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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.04, 3,276.24 and 1,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.04, 3,276.24 and 1,442 is: 1,990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.04 : 3,276.24 = 1,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.04/3,276.24 = 1,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.04x = 3,276.24 × 1,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.04x = 4,724,338.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,338.08/2,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.00

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