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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.11, 3,276.28 and 1,326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.11, 3,276.28 and 1,326.17 is: 1,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.11 : 3,276.28 = 1,326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.11/3,276.28 = 1,326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.11x = 3,276.28 × 1,326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.11x = 4,344,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,914.10/2,374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.12

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