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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.92, 3,277.40 and 1,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.92, 3,277.40 and 1,312.76 is: 1,811.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.92 : 3,277.40 = 1,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.92/3,277.40 = 1,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.92x = 3,277.40 × 1,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.92x = 4,302,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,441.25/2,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.62

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