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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.04, 3,266.37 and 1,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.04, 3,266.37 and 1,372.24 is: 1,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.04 : 3,266.37 = 1,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.04/3,266.37 = 1,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.04x = 3,266.37 × 1,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.04x = 4,482,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,243.57/2,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.61

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