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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.37, 3,274.83 and 1,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.37, 3,274.83 and 1,666.26 is: 2,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.37 : 3,274.83 = 1,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.37/3,274.83 = 1,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.37x = 3,274.83 × 1,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.37x = 5,456,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,718.24/2,375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.21

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