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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.88, 3,332.32 and 1,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.88, 3,332.32 and 1,874.30 is: 2,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.88 : 3,332.32 = 1,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.88/3,332.32 = 1,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.88x = 3,332.32 × 1,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.88x = 6,245,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,767.38/2,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.44

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