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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.08, 3,128.20 and 1,426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.08, 3,128.20 and 1,426.32 is: 1,968.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.08 : 3,128.20 = 1,426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.08/3,128.20 = 1,426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.08x = 3,128.20 × 1,426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.08x = 4,461,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,814.22/2,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.09

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