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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.73, 3,259.58 and 1,367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.73, 3,259.58 and 1,367.82 is: 1,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.73 : 3,259.58 = 1,367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.73/3,259.58 = 1,367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.73x = 3,259.58 × 1,367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.73x = 4,458,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,511.88/2,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.02

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