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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.52, 3,277.56 and 1,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.52, 3,277.56 and 1,379.96 is: 1,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.52 : 3,277.56 = 1,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.52/3,277.56 = 1,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.52x = 3,277.56 × 1,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.52x = 4,522,901.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,901.70/2,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.76

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