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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.94, 3,277.37 and 1,312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.94, 3,277.37 and 1,312.66 is: 1,811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.94 : 3,277.37 = 1,312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.94/3,277.37 = 1,312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.94x = 3,277.37 × 1,312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.94x = 4,302,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,072.50/2,374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.44

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