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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.97, 3,263.01 and 1,407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.97, 3,263.01 and 1,407.73 is: 1,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.97 : 3,263.01 = 1,407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.97/3,263.01 = 1,407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.97x = 3,263.01 × 1,407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.97x = 4,593,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,437.07/2,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.28

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