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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.52, 3,274.76 and 1,665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.52, 3,274.76 and 1,665.14 is: 2,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.52 : 3,274.76 = 1,665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.52/3,274.76 = 1,665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.52x = 3,274.76 × 1,665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.52x = 5,452,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,933.87/2,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.47

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