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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.27, 3,261.36 and 1,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.27, 3,261.36 and 1,702.96 is: 2,346.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.27 : 3,261.36 = 1,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.27/3,261.36 = 1,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.27x = 3,261.36 × 1,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.27x = 5,553,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,553,965.63/2,367.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.15

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