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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.87, 3,277.27 and 1,380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.87, 3,277.27 and 1,380.14 is: 1,904.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.87 : 3,277.27 = 1,380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.87/3,277.27 = 1,380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.87x = 3,277.27 × 1,380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.87x = 4,523,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,091.42/2,374.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.56

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