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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.28, 3,267.20 and 1,773.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.28, 3,267.20 and 1,773.79 is: 2,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.28 : 3,267.20 = 1,773.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.28/3,267.20 = 1,773.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.28x = 3,267.20 × 1,773.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.28x = 5,795,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795,326.69/2,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.20

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