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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.69, 3,257.84 and 1,867.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.69, 3,257.84 and 1,867.15 is: 2,572.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.69 : 3,257.84 = 1,867.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.69/3,257.84 = 1,867.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.69x = 3,257.84 × 1,867.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.69x = 6,082,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,850.33/2,364.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.37

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