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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.26, 3,275.96 and 1,379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.26, 3,275.96 and 1,379.03 is: 1,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.26 : 3,275.96 = 1,379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.26/3,275.96 = 1,379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.26x = 3,275.96 × 1,379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.26x = 4,517,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,631.60/2,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.75

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