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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.29, 3,276.59 and 1,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.29, 3,276.59 and 1,326.42 is: 1,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.29 : 3,276.59 = 1,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.29/3,276.59 = 1,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.29x = 3,276.59 × 1,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.29x = 4,346,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,127.88/2,374.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.50

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