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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.08, 3,274.92 and 2,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.08, 3,274.92 and 2,207.28 is: 3,044.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.08 : 3,274.92 = 2,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.08/3,274.92 = 2,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.08x = 3,274.92 × 2,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.08x = 7,228,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,665.42/2,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.83

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