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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.24, 3,267.10 and 1,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.24, 3,267.10 and 1,706.28 is: 2,354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.24 : 3,267.10 = 1,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.24/3,267.10 = 1,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.24x = 3,267.10 × 1,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.24x = 5,574,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,587.39/2,367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.89

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