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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.02, 3,266.35 and 1,304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.02, 3,266.35 and 1,304.74 is: 1,800.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.02 : 3,266.35 = 1,304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.02/3,266.35 = 1,304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.02x = 3,266.35 × 1,304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.02x = 4,261,738.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,738.32/2,367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.46

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