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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.37, 3,277.04 and 1,380.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.37, 3,277.04 and 1,380.23 is: 1,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.37 : 3,277.04 = 1,380.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.37/3,277.04 = 1,380.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.37x = 3,277.04 × 1,380.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.37x = 4,523,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,074.90/2,374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.96

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