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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.10, 3,275.60 and 1,430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.10, 3,275.60 and 1,430.25 is: 1,973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.10 : 3,275.60 = 1,430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.10/3,275.60 = 1,430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.10x = 3,275.60 × 1,430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.10x = 4,684,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,926.90/2,374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.35

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