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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.44, 3,261.96 and 1,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.44, 3,261.96 and 1,867.08 is: 2,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.44 : 3,261.96 = 1,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.44/3,261.96 = 1,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.44x = 3,261.96 × 1,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.44x = 6,090,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090,340.28/2,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.72

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