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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.22, 3,266.91 and 1,304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.22, 3,266.91 and 1,304.98 is: 1,800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.22 : 3,266.91 = 1,304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.22/3,266.91 = 1,304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.22x = 3,266.91 × 1,304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.22x = 4,263,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,259.57/2,367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.96

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