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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367, 3,266.76 and 1,435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367, 3,266.76 and 1,435.50 is: 1,981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367 : 3,266.76 = 1,435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367/3,266.76 = 1,435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367x = 3,266.76 × 1,435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367x = 4,689,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,433.98/2,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.17

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