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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.28, 3,287.46 and 1,674.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.28, 3,287.46 and 1,674.15 is: 2,311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.28 : 3,287.46 = 1,674.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.28/3,287.46 = 1,674.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.28x = 3,287.46 × 1,674.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.28x = 5,503,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,503,701.16/2,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.24

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