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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.42, 3,128.49 and 1,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.42, 3,128.49 and 1,382.90 is: 1,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.42 : 3,128.49 = 1,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.42/3,128.49 = 1,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.42x = 3,128.49 × 1,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.42x = 4,326,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,373.18/2,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.06

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