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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.26, 3,275.55 and 1,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.26, 3,275.55 and 1,379.36 is: 1,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.26 : 3,275.55 = 1,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.26/3,275.55 = 1,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.26x = 3,275.55 × 1,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.26x = 4,518,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,162.65/2,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.98

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