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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.95, 3,276.93 and 1,816.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.95, 3,276.93 and 1,816.05 is: 2,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.95 : 3,276.93 = 1,816.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.95/3,276.93 = 1,816.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.95x = 3,276.93 × 1,816.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.95x = 5,951,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,951,068.73/2,374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.77

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