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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.94, 3,280.52 and 1,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.94, 3,280.52 and 1,714.70 is: 2,366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.94 : 3,280.52 = 1,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.94/3,280.52 = 1,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.94x = 3,280.52 × 1,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.94x = 5,625,107.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,107.64/2,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.53

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