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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.63, 3,276.98 and 1,326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.63, 3,276.98 and 1,326.69 is: 1,830.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.63 : 3,276.98 = 1,326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.63/3,276.98 = 1,326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.63x = 3,276.98 × 1,326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.63x = 4,347,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,533.38/2,374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.83

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