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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.08, 3,267.58 and 1,482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.08, 3,267.58 and 1,482.70 is: 2,046.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.08 : 3,267.58 = 1,482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.08/3,267.58 = 1,482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.08x = 3,267.58 × 1,482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.08x = 4,844,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844,833.45/2,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.76

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