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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.37, 3,396.42 and 1,340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.37, 3,396.42 and 1,340.13 is: 2,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.37 : 3,396.42 = 1,340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.37/3,396.42 = 1,340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.37x = 3,396.42 × 1,340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.37x = 4,551,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,644.33/2,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.46

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