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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.51, 3,276.80 and 1,380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.51, 3,276.80 and 1,380.37 is: 1,904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.51 : 3,276.80 = 1,380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.51/3,276.80 = 1,380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.51x = 3,276.80 × 1,380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.51x = 4,523,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,173.13/2,374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.89

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