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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.24, 3,266.68 and 1,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.24, 3,266.68 and 1,305.02 is: 1,800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.24 : 3,266.68 = 1,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.24/3,266.68 = 1,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.24x = 3,266.68 × 1,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.24x = 4,263,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,082.73/2,367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.87

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