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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.14, 3,276.74 and 1,417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.14, 3,276.74 and 1,417.11 is: 1,955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.14 : 3,276.74 = 1,417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.14/3,276.74 = 1,417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.14x = 3,276.74 × 1,417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.14x = 4,643,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,501.02/2,374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.87

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