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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.96, 3,274.20 and 1,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.96, 3,274.20 and 1,851.76 is: 2,552.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.96 : 3,274.20 = 1,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.96/3,274.20 = 1,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.96x = 3,274.20 × 1,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.96x = 6,063,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,063,032.59/2,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.90

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