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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.41, 3,276.74 and 1,379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.41, 3,276.74 and 1,379.62 is: 1,903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.41 : 3,276.74 = 1,379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.41/3,276.74 = 1,379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.41x = 3,276.74 × 1,379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.41x = 4,520,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,637.39/2,374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.90

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