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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.56, 3,277.08 and 1,380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.56, 3,277.08 and 1,380.15 is: 1,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.56 : 3,277.08 = 1,380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.56/3,277.08 = 1,380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.56x = 3,277.08 × 1,380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.56x = 4,522,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,861.96/2,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.72

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