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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.57, 3,259.96 and 1,367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.57, 3,259.96 and 1,367.93 is: 1,887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.57 : 3,259.96 = 1,367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.57/3,259.96 = 1,367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.57x = 3,259.96 × 1,367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.57x = 4,459,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,459,401.81/2,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.52

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