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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.65, 3,275.84 and 1,876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.65, 3,275.84 and 1,876.50 is: 2,588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.65 : 3,275.84 = 1,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.65/3,275.84 = 1,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.65x = 3,275.84 × 1,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.65x = 6,147,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147,118.45/2,374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.64

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