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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.35, 3,274.02 and 1,852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.35, 3,274.02 and 1,852.47 is: 2,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.35 : 3,274.02 = 1,852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.35/3,274.02 = 1,852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.35x = 3,274.02 × 1,852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.35x = 6,065,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,023.83/2,377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.17

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