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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.58, 2,061.04 and 1,236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.58, 2,061.04 and 1,236.09 is: 1,862.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.58 : 2,061.04 = 1,236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.58/2,061.04 = 1,236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.58x = 2,061.04 × 1,236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.58x = 2,547,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,624.75/1,367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.87

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