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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.79, 3,277.19 and 1,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.79, 3,277.19 and 1,312.63 is: 1,811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.79 : 3,277.19 = 1,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.79/3,277.19 = 1,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.79x = 3,277.19 × 1,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.79x = 4,301,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,742.22/2,374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.42

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