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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.91, 3,276.57 and 1,379.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.91, 3,276.57 and 1,379.37 is: 1,903.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.91 : 3,276.57 = 1,379.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.91/3,276.57 = 1,379.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.91x = 3,276.57 × 1,379.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.91x = 4,519,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,591.93/2,374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.06

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