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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.14, 3,276.38 and 1,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.14, 3,276.38 and 1,326.12 is: 1,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.14 : 3,276.38 = 1,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.14/3,276.38 = 1,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.14x = 3,276.38 × 1,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.14x = 4,344,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,873.05/2,374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.08

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