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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.54, 3,276.91 and 1,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.54, 3,276.91 and 1,326.60 is: 1,830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.54 : 3,276.91 = 1,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.54/3,276.91 = 1,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.54x = 3,276.91 × 1,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.54x = 4,347,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,148.81/2,374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.73

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