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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.95, 3,276.71 and 1,380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.95, 3,276.71 and 1,380.04 is: 1,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.95 : 3,276.71 = 1,380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.95/3,276.71 = 1,380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.95x = 3,276.71 × 1,380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.95x = 4,521,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,975.78/2,374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.03

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