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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.84, 3,272.35 and 2,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.84, 3,272.35 and 2,019.52 is: 2,782.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.84 : 3,272.35 = 2,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.84/3,272.35 = 2,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.84x = 3,272.35 × 2,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.84x = 6,608,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,549.81/2,374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.74

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