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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.06, 3,266.94 and 1,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.06, 3,266.94 and 1,372.96 is: 1,894.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.06 : 3,266.94 = 1,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.06/3,266.94 = 1,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.06x = 3,266.94 × 1,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.06x = 4,485,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,377.94/2,367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.92

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